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The records you may find include: | The records you may find include: | ||
* Muster rolls | |||
* Personnel files | |||
* Regimental account books | |||
* Letters of deportment | |||
* Lists of officers | |||
* Pay vouchers or records | |||
* Pension records | |||
* Records of leave | |||
* Naval records | |||
* Descriptive rolls | |||
Records of military service in Chile were kept by the government. These records are found in the Chilean national archives. | Records of military service in Chile were kept by the government. These records are found in the Chilean national archives. | ||
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In order to keep the Spanish governors in power, maintain order, and protect settlers from Indians, Spain maintained a military presence in Chile during occupation. Dates of important military actions in which Chileans were involved include: | In order to keep the Spanish governors in power, maintain order, and protect settlers from Indians, Spain maintained a military presence in Chile during occupation. Dates of important military actions in which Chileans were involved include: | ||
1540 | '''1540''' | ||
Spain’s occupation of the country began with the second expedition from Peru into Chile. Santiago was founded in 1541. Armed forces were needed continually to protect the settlements from marauding Indians. | Spain’s occupation of the country began with the second expedition from Peru into Chile. Santiago was founded in 1541. Armed forces were needed continually to protect the settlements from marauding Indians. | ||
1817–1822 | '''1817–1822''' | ||
The military expedition of Argentine general José de San Martin, which liberated Chile and Peru from Spanish domination, included a large number of Chileans. | The military expedition of Argentine general José de San Martin, which liberated Chile and Peru from Spanish domination, included a large number of Chileans. | ||
1836–1839 | '''1836–1839''' | ||
Chile fought a three-year war with Peru. Chile prevailed. | Chile fought a three-year war with Peru. Chile prevailed. | ||
1859–1861 | '''1859–1861''' | ||
During the Araucanian Rebellion, Mapuches Indians resisted Chilean settlement encroachments, and the first reservations were created. | During the Araucanian Rebellion, Mapuches Indians resisted Chilean settlement encroachments, and the first reservations were created. | ||
1864–1866 | '''1864–1866''' | ||
Chile fought a war with Spain. | Chile fought a war with Spain. | ||
1879–1883 | '''1879–1883''' | ||
After defeating Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific, Chile annexed the provinces of Arica and Tarapacá from Peru, and Antofagasta from Bolivia. | After defeating Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific, Chile annexed the provinces of Arica and Tarapacá from Peru, and Antofagasta from Bolivia. | ||
1880–1883 | '''1880–1883''' | ||
The Mapuches Indians’ stronghold near Villarica fell after the last Indian revolt in 1880. A definitive treaty was signed in 1883. | The Mapuches Indians’ stronghold near Villarica fell after the last Indian revolt in 1880. A definitive treaty was signed in 1883. | ||
1886–1912 | '''1886–1912''' | ||
The army was professionalized with strong German influence. | The army was professionalized with strong German influence. | ||
1924–1932 | '''1924–1932''' | ||
The military became involved in politics, and at times ruled by a military junta. | The military became involved in politics, and at times ruled by a military junta. | ||
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Chile was involved in many military actions against Peru and Bolivia. For more historical information about the Chilean wars, use: | Chile was involved in many military actions against Peru and Bolivia. For more historical information about the Chilean wars, use: | ||
Toro Dávila, Agustín. Síntesis histórico militar de Chile graficada (Illustrated Historical Military Synthesis of Chile). Santiago, Chile: Fondo Editorial Educación Moderna, 1969. (FHL book 983 M25t.) | * Toro Dávila, Agustín. Síntesis histórico militar de Chile graficada (Illustrated Historical Military Synthesis of Chile). Santiago, Chile: Fondo Editorial Educación Moderna, 1969. (FHL book 983 M25t.) | ||
Additional military histories are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | Additional military histories are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||