First Campaign To Upper Peru
The lack of trained military was one of the most pressing difficulties of the revolutionary government in Buenos Aires. Besides the Patricios Regiment and other corps formed during the British invasions, the only troops with some experience were the Blandengues, lancers militia recruited to patrol the borders of the territories still controlled by indigenous people (mapuche and ranquel). Not until 1812, with the return of veterans from the Napoleonic Wars, that would join as officers, with knowledge of military doctrine. Before that most of the commanders were civilians or junior officers, put in charge more for their political leanings, status in society or charisma than for their military capacity.
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