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Created page with "== Background == The Arauco War was a long-standing conflict between colonial Spaniards and the Mapuche people in what is now Chile. The war, which spanned over 300 years from 1536 to 1883, is one of the longest wars in recorded history. The conflict was marked by large-scale battles, guerrilla warfare, and changing alliances. thumb|center|A depiction of a battle during the Arauco War.|class=only_on_mobile Image:Detail-62631.jpg|thumb|ce..."