Battle of San Francisco de Macoris

Battle of San Francisco de Macorís
Part of the Banana Wars
San Francisco de Macorís Battle of San Francisco de Macoris (the Dominican Republic)
Date 29 November 1916 Location San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic Result American victory
Belligerents
United States	Dominican Republic
Commanders and leaders
Lt. Ernest Williams	Juan Perez
Strength
13 marines	300 militia 1 fort
Casualties and losses
8 wounded[1]	100 prisoners 1 fort captured

The Battle of San Francisco de Macoris took place on 29 November 1916 during the early stages of the United States occupation of the Dominican Republic. Dominican forces in San Francisco de Macoris had refused to lay down their arms and had taken control of the local fortress. This was in direct violation of the terms imposed by the military government installed by the United States. A small squad of Marines that were close by were able to make their way inside the fortress and surprise the defenders, securing it before any organized resistance could take place.^{[2]: 269–270}