Battle of Ceja del Negro
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The Battle of Ceja del Negro was a battle of the Cuban War of Independence that took place on October 4, 1896. During the battle, the forces of all three different land armies participated: infantry, cavalry and artillery. The Cuban troops were commanded by Major Generals Antonio Maceo and Juan Rius Rivera, while the Spanish troops were led by Colonel Granados.
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Battle of Ceja del Negro | |||||||
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Part of Cuban War of Independence | |||||||
The main cavalry charge during the battle | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Cuban rebels | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Antonio Maceo[2] Juan Rius Rivera Vidal Ducasse | Colonel Granados | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,000 Mambises[3] | 2,000 Infantry[4] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Around 500[1] |
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