Attack on El Uvero

Attack on El Uvero
Part of the Cuban Revolution
DateMay 28, 1957
Location
El Uvero, Cuba
Result

Rebel victory

  • Rebels launch a counter-offensive
Belligerents
Cuba Republic of Cuba 26th of July Movement
Commanders and leaders
Cuba General Eulogio Cantillo
Cuba General Alberto del Rio Chaviano
Fidel Castro
Che Guevara
Juan Almeida
Strength
140 men 127 men
Casualties and losses
14 killed
19 wounded
All surrendered
7 killed
8 wounded

The attack on El Uvero was an armed confrontation between the 26th of July Movement and the Cuban military on May 28, 1957, part of the Cuban Revolution. It was the first major confrontation between the 26th of July Movement, led by Fidel Castro, and the Cuban military, led by Fulgencio Batista, since the latter settled in Sierra Maestra.