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Battle of Candelaria, Cuba
1896
January 1896
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type of battle

war or event

2nd Cuban War of Independence

at a glance

coordinates unknown

location

modern country

Insurgent leader Antonio Maceo recovered from the bloody action in western Cuba at Paso Real, and soon attacked the fortified town of Candelaria on the railway southwest of Havana, held by Cuban negros supporting the Spanish. Threatened with death as traitors if captured, the defenders fought bravely for 24 hours until reinforced from Artemisa, and Maceo had to withdraw.


   
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