South America, 29 Apr 1879: Conquest of the Desert
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Oct 1876–Mar 1878Germany confronts
Nicaragua

Nov–Dec 1876López Jordán attempts
final revolt in Argentina

May 1877British clash with Peruvian
rebel ship Huáscar

Feb 1878Bolivia places tariff
on Chile in Antofagasta
despite 1874 treaty

Nov 1878Argentina cedes Chaco
claim to Paraguay

14 Feb 1879Chile lands forces
in Antofagasta

1 Mar 1879Bolivia declares
war on Chile

5 Apr 1879Chile declares war
on Bolivia & Peru