Honduran-Salvadoran War of 1845

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First Honduran-Salvadoran War
Part of Honduran Wars
Jose Santos Guardiola.jpg
Honduran politician and general, José Santos Guardiola Bustillo.
Date1845
Location
Result Status Quo Ante Bellum [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Combatants
Flag of Honduras (1839-1866).svg  Honduras Civil Flag of El Salvador.png  El Salvador
Commanders and leaders
Flag of Honduras (1839-1866).svg Coronado Chavez
Flag of Honduras (1839-1866).svg Francisco Ferrera
Flag of Honduras (1839-1866).svg Jose Santos Guardiola
Civil Flag of El Salvador.png Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán
Civil Flag of El Salvador.png Jose Trinidad Cabañas
Civil Flag of El Salvador.png Nicolás Angulo
Strength
Flag of Honduras (1839-1866).svg 3,000 Civil Flag of El Salvador.png 6,000
Casualties and losses
600 killed and wounded Unknown but heavy

The First Honduran-Salvadoran War was a military conflict between El Salvador and Honduras in 1845.

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Conflict

The Salvadoran government, aware of Honduran support for Malespín against Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán, sought a peaceful resolution. Failed negotiations led to El Salvador questioning Honduras, escalating tensions. Despite attempts at peace, conflict preparations ensued, with General Cabañas leading Salvadoran forces. The situation intensified with the Chinameca agreement's rejection by the Honduran government.

In late May, General Cabañas invaded Honduras, reaching Comayagua. Salvadoran forces faced defeats in Comayagua, and Sensenti prompting Honduran invasion. President Guzmán declared a state of emergency. Battles ensued in, leading the Honduran occupation of Eastern part of El Salvador, the salvadoran victory in El Obrajuelo led to the Sempul Armistice, broken by the Honduran general Jose Santos Guardiola launching an offensive, capturing La Unión, and San Miguel. Finally he ended up withdrawing and ending the conflict with the Sensenti Peace Agreement on 27 November 1845.

Chronology of battles

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