On this day of 1813 the battle of Salta was fought.

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On this day of 1813 the battle of Salta was fought.

On the other hand, the Spanish army of the Viceroyalty of Peru was led by Brigadier Juan Pío Tristan, who had 3,400 men and 10 pieces of artillery.The Spanish soldiers fortified the only access to Salta, the Portezuelo, to prevent their rivals from accessing, although there was one way: the north of the city.