The Chile-Peruvian War 1879–1882
Belligerents
Chile.
Peru. Bolivia.
Cause
After the blockade and bombardment of their ports by a Spanish squadron in 1865, on account of their sympathy with Peru in a quarrel with Spain, the Chileans were impressed with the necessity of possessing an adequate fleet to defend their long coast line. Ships were obtained and officers trained, so that Chile became well equipped for any future encounter.
The authorities of Bolivia seized the effects of the Chilean Nitrate Company at Antofogasta.