Talk:Alfonso Ugarte

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I would like to point out legend doesn't hold it Alfonso Ugarte rode off a cliff to confuse enemy troops, but rather rode off carrying the Peruvian flag to prevent it being desecrated by the Chileans. Could someone change this?65.10.143.130 20:49, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

I agree that the oral tradition does not support the Peruvian version of Ugarte having a "patriotic moment." I believe the Chilean version that a "stand-off" of the commanders on their steeds occurred. The Chilean horse (today they pin and lift cattle in Chilean rodeos) was stronger and the mounted Ugarte was pushed off the mountain. ProfCje (Profcje (talk) 20:35, 31 August 2009 (UTC))31 August 2009