In the continuing hostilities between Spain and the Peruvian-Chilean alliance, Spanish naval units arrived off the Peruvian port of Callao and warned non-combattants that the city would be bombarded in four days time. This attack indeed took place on schedule. Attacking ships and defending Chilean batteries ashore exchanged fire with damage and casualties on both sides. (By John Osborne)
Source Citation
"Bombardment at Callao," Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, June 9, 1866, p. 180.
Record Data
Date Certainty
Exact
Type
Battles/Soldiers