The Battle of Cajamarca
A satisfactory afternoon's work for Spanish imperialism1532 Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro (c. 1475 - 1541) seized Incan emperor Atahualpa (pictured; c. 1502 - August 29, 1533) after victory at Cajamarca, Peru.
Pizarro had just 168 men and Atahualpa had 80,000 battle-hardened soldiers who had recently defeated an indigenous enemy. However, the Spaniards had iron swords, guns, horses and armour, which the Incas did not. The result: surely one of history's most incredible battles – although largely forgotten today – and it was all over in a single afternoon. The Spaniards' losses? Nil ...
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Pip Wilson posted item above at 11:28 AM | Permalink
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Wilson, that history is not complete. The Inca was an emperator and many people of his town don't love so much. Pizarro offered many lies like freedom and gold for the indians to join with them, then wasn't 160 vs 80,000 exactly.
Sorry for my bad english.
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