Goodness knows how a London bus got here. This town is named after the great hero, San Martin el Libertador. Born in 1778, he served in Spanish armies from the age of 15 and later joined the supporters of S. American independence in Buenos Aires, replacing Belgrano as commander. Through his brilliance and cunning and in true Hannibal style, he crossed the Andes in 20 days with over 7,250 men, 3,600 mules and 1,200 horses, defeating the Spanish with a conclusive victory at Maipu in Chile. He then led his forces on to Peru where he negotiated a truce with the Spanish, securing independence for S. America against Spanish rule in 1818. Every town has a statue or a street named after him.
Friday 18 February 2011
London Bus - San Martin
Goodness knows how a London bus got here. This town is named after the great hero, San Martin el Libertador. Born in 1778, he served in Spanish armies from the age of 15 and later joined the supporters of S. American independence in Buenos Aires, replacing Belgrano as commander. Through his brilliance and cunning and in true Hannibal style, he crossed the Andes in 20 days with over 7,250 men, 3,600 mules and 1,200 horses, defeating the Spanish with a conclusive victory at Maipu in Chile. He then led his forces on to Peru where he negotiated a truce with the Spanish, securing independence for S. America against Spanish rule in 1818. Every town has a statue or a street named after him.
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