Abstract: As an outstanding leader in the movement of independence of Latin America,Jose De San Martin devoted himself to the liberation cause of Latin America.Inspired by the idea of equality and patriotism,he gave up his affluent and comfortable life in Spain,went back to his motherland,and took part in the struggle against the Spanish colonialism.It was he who,sizing up the situation,made and carried out the fighting plan,i.e.climbing over the Andes--the natural barrier,first liberated Chile,then Peru by crossing ...