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Battle of Victoria de la Tunas
1897
28-30 August 1897
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type of battle

war or event

2nd Cuban War of Independence

at a glance

coordinates unknown

location

modern country

Continuing the war in eastern Cuba following rebel disaster at Punta Brava, Calixto Garcia took almost 1,000 insurgents against Victoria de la Tunas, held by Spanish Colonel José Civera. After seizing the town, Garcia bombarded then captured the forts, along with about 400 prisoners. Bayamo and Holguin also fell and America later intervened to seize the country.


   
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