The Mapuches accomplished what the mighty Aztec and Inca empires failed sooverwhelming to do- to preserve their independence, and keep the Spanishinvaders at bay. The Mapuche infantry played a vital role in the Araucanian war,from the initial of the conquest in 1541 to 1883. . The goals of this book: . a) To provide an overview of the military aspects weaponry, armory, the horse, andtactic, strategy facing the Mapuches; at the beginning of the Spanish conquest. . b) To provide an overview, of the military superiority enjoyed, by the Spanisharmy, in addition, the role of the Auxiliary Indian. . c) To point out how, by military innovations, and adaptation in the face ofAraucanian war, the Mapuches managed to resist Spanish military campaigns, forover 300 years.
