Peruvian soldiers could inspect the traffic on the Huallaga's main highway, currently a caravan of coca paste.
The military said that seven Peruvian soldiers aboard the helicopter were killed.
They could have taken many lives with them as the Peruvian soldiers stormed the compound, but instead chose to limit the bloodshed to themselves and the military.
The theme is about a Peruvian soldier who departed for the war on his wedding night and died in the battle of Tacna.
Their anxiety became even more acute in July when guerrillas killed 10 Peruvian soldiers a short distance from the Bolivian border.
General Agustín Gamarra marched with an army of nearly 5,000 Peruvian soldiers.
Manuel de Odriozola (1804-1889) was a Peruvian soldier, scholar, librarian and historian.
Miguel Iglesias (1830-1909), Peruvian soldier, politician and president 1883-5.
The others were then immediately attacked by Peruvian soldiers.
Two military jeeps pulled up to the van and eight armed Peruvian soldiers jumped out to inspect it.