Confrontation in the Atacama*
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Date: October 28, 1978*
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Battle Location: Putre, Chile*
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Battle Type: Chile delay vs Bolivia (Green) advance*
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Description: Taking advantage of the political isolation of Chile an alliance is formed between Peru and Bolivia - the goal; to reclaim territories now forming part of northern Chile, something of particularly importance to the landlocked Bolivia.*
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A surprise attack is launched against Chile and while a major battle is fought at the coast the Bolivian army attacks the lonely community of Putre, deep inside the mountains of the Atacama desert.*
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Because the majority of Chilean troops in the area are tied up against the Peruvians only a handful can be spared to face the Bolivians.*
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Notes: If  played against the AI the human player should take the Chilean side.*
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Sources: Fictional scenario*
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Design by:  Ulf Lundstrom.**

