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Battle of Artemisa
1896
30 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

Driven off from Candelaria by troops sent by acting Spanish commander Sabás Marin, insurgent leader Antonio Maceo determined to ambush the Spanish column at Artemisa, 35 miles southwest of Havana. Despite initial success, the Cubans suffered costly losses when reinforcements arrived, but Maceo stubbornly refused to withdraw until fighting ended at nightfall.


   
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