These are only some of the more high profile battles. In Honduras alone over 300 skirmishes and battles were fought on its soil in the 1800s. The actions against Walker are covered in that article.

Independence Wars and First UNIONIST WAR

GUALCHO 1828.

The forces of the Central American Union under Morazan are able to defeat a Spanish force sent to re-conquer both Mexico and the Central American provinces.

SAN MIGUELITO 1829.

Morazan defeats a Conservative force from Guatemala.

First Battle of GUATEMALA CITY 1829.

The Conservative (Clerical) faction defeats the Liberal party and results in the Conservative control of the country.

SAN MIGUEL 1832.

On February 28, Morazan defeats an nationalist force

JOCORO 1832.

On March 14, Morazan defeats an nationalist force. Cornejo of Salvador, rebelled against the Federal government, and Morazan personally marched against him and defeated him.

SAN SALVADOR 1832.

On March 28, Morazan defeats an nationalist force

SAN VICENTE 1833.

During the Pipils Indian Revolt in Salvador, the Indians won several small skirmishes over local garrisons. The government raised levies and consolidated with other garrisons to engage the rebels. The better armed government troops engaged the rebels at a longer range than rebel forces could be effective. This resulted in a lowering of rebel morale until they broke ranks after several hours.

SAN MARTIN 1834.

On June 23, Unionist (mainly Salvadoran ) forces under morazan defeat a nationalist faction force.

VILLA NUEVA 1838.

On 10 Sept.. Rafael Carrera was defeated at the battle of Villa Nueva near Guatemala City, by General Carlos Salazar.

MATAQUESCUINTLA 1838.

On October 24, Federalist troops under Morazan defeated Guatemalan Conservatives under Race.

ESPIRITU SANTO 1839.

On 6 April Unionist forces under Morazan defeat Honduras Nationalist troops under Ferrera.

SAN PEDRO PERULAPAN 1839.

On 25 Sept Unionist forces under Barrios (who is wounded) defeat a combined Honduras-Nicaragua force under Ferrera. A key feature commented on during this battle is a fortified bell tower.controlled by Ferrera.

SAN SALVADOR 1839.

On March 28 and again on September 20, Unionist troops under Morazan defeat a Guatemalan force near the city and liberate Salvador from Conservative control.

GUATEMALA CITY 1840.

By forced marches, Morazan captured that city at the head of 1,300 troops from Salvador on 18 March, 1840, but was besieged next day by Carrera with 5,000 men, and evacuated the city after a twenty-two hours' fight.

LA ARADA 1851. OR BATTLE OF THE PLOWING.

On February 2, Guatemalan Clerical-Nationalist (1500) under Carrera defeat a Federalist Coalition force (5,000) under Barrios. The Salvador troops compose the front lines being deployed in FOUR Divisions. The Reserve consists of a 1500 man Honduran Division + Barrios’s 250 man Honor Guard.

COATEPEQUE 1863.

On 25 Feb a force of coalition forces (Salvador + Nicaragua + Costa Rica) under Barros defeated a combined Guatemala-Honduras 6,500 man force under Carrera. Barrios’ reserve included two companies of ‘Honor Guard’ plus the Virolinas Division.

SAN JACINTO 1863.

(AKA Santa Rosa) On 28 April Conservative forces under Guatemala-Nicaragua engage the Liberal forces from Salvador and Honduras.

SANTA ANA 1863.

Despite the set back at Coatepeque, Carrera gathered another invasion force and invaded Salvador. On 30 July a Guatemala force under Carrera defeated a Salvadorian army under Gonzalez. This was the major road-block between the forces of Guatemala and the capital.

SIEGE OF SAN SALVADOR 1863.

After a lengthy siege lasting from 30 July until 26 Oct, but with few assaults and physical damage to the city, the Salvadorian garrison surrendered to the Guatemala forces.

LA UNION 1869.

In Salvador, the pro-Guatemala government forces under Cabanas were defeated by rebel forces under Barrios. Barrios was victorious but still captured.

SANTA ANA 1871.

In Salvador a three day battle from April 8-10 was fought between rival factions under Gonzalez and Duenas.

Santa Ana 1885.

The Salvador troops were speedily repelled, and Barrios entered the enemy's country and proceeded to attack Santa Ana, by that time garrisoned by about 7,000 men and defended by earthworks.

CHALCHUAPA 1885.

On April 2. a major battle on the plains near the city was fought between the forces of Salvador + Costa Rica + Nicaragua and Guatemala. The outnumbered Salvadorians anchor one end of their line on the walled town. The Guatemaluans open the battle with a lengthy cannon barrage. By 2 April Barrios had taken the frontier fortress, and Zaldivar's troops had retreated. Barrios putting himself at their head and was the first to enter Chalchuapa between nine and ten in the morning.Sharpshooters were defending the Church-tower and on the roofs of the houses. A bullet from one of these killed Barrios down, and his son. When the Guatemalan troops saw Barrios fall, they panicked and fled. The forces of Barrios numbered about 14,500. The Guatemala losses are about 800 and the Coalition losses mostly Salvadorian are 200.

BATTLES OF PLATANAR 1907.

The first battle of the Platanar is sometimes called JICARO. It lasted three days from July 9-11. The Salvadoran army holds off a superior Guatemalan army under Larrave but withdraws in good order after one of its main leaders Regalado is killed in the battle. Despite the retreat, the Salvadorans rally and received limited reinforcements. On 17 July (Second battle of the PLATANAR) Guatemala launches a massive assault with 6,000 men. The center of the line is held by the Reserve ‘Vincentino’ Battalion with a core of new cadet officers under Chilean advisors. The Salvadorans launch a massive charge to engage in hand-to-hand combat (being outgunned). Both cavalry and infantry attacks are noted in sources. The Guatemalan morale broke and the army retreated back to its home country.

NAMASIGUE 1907.

In March, the Honduran-Salvador Army defeats the invading Nicaraguans. The Honduras army loses 300 men. Their Salvadoran Allies lose another 300 men. The Nicaraguans lose 400 men. The Nicaraguans list 5000 in the Honduran-Salvadoran force and only 600 men in their force. The Nicaraguan sources actually list more total casualties than they had listed men in the battle since they state that ‘hundreds more were wounded’. Honduran sources indicate that the Nicaraguan force may have been 3,000 strong.

Crisis in Central America 1800s

Introduction
Chronology of Conflicts
Significant Battles
Organization Notes and Uniforms
Central American Personalities