Battle of Masaya (1856)
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For the 1912 battle, see Battle of Masaya (1912).
The Battle of Masaya (11 October 1856 – 13 October 1856) took place in the small town of Masaya, northwest of William Walker’s filibuster capital, Granada. It was part of Walker’s efforts to dislodge the resurgent Allied Central American Army from its fortifications in Masaya, which lay within a day’s march of his capital. After significant initial filibuster advances were made, Walker’s army was forced to retreat towards Granada after receiving notice that the city was under attack.
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Battle of Masaya | |||||||
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Part of the Filibuster War | |||||||
The church located in the Central Park of the City of Masaya | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Filibusters |
Allied Central American Army (Ejército Aliado Centroamericano) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
William Walker | Ramón Belloso | ||||||
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800 Filibusters | 1,300 Central American Troops | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown, 109-110 casualties in Masaya and Granada on October 12 and 13 (24-25 dead, 76-85 wounded and 9 missing) | Unknown, 32 casualties only on October 12 (11 dead and 21 wounded) |
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