Battle of Ceja del Negro

Battle of Ceja del Negro
Part of Cuban War of Independence

The main cavalry charge during the battle
DateOctober 4, 1896
Location
Pinar del Río, Pinar del Río Province, Cuba[1]
Result Cuban victory
Belligerents
Cuban rebels Spain
Commanders and leaders
Antonio Maceo[2]
Juan Rius Rivera
Vidal Ducasse		 Colonel Granados
Strength
1,000 Mambises[3] 2,000 Infantry[4]
Casualties and losses
Unknown Around 500[1]

The Battle of Ceja del Negro was a battle of the Cuban War of Independence that took place on October 4, 1896. During the battle, the forces of all three different land armies participated: infantry, cavalry and artillery. The Cuban troops were commanded by Major Generals Antonio Maceo and Juan Rius Rivera, while the Spanish troops were led by Colonel Granados.

  1. ^ a b Batalla de Ceja del Negro, victoria trascendental del Titán de Bronce
  2. ^ Recuerdan cubanos batalla de Ceja del negro contra colonialismo español
  3. ^ This October 4, Cuba remembers the bloody 'Battle of Ceja del Negro' against Spain
  4. ^ Aniversario 125 de la victoria de Maceo en Ceja del Negro