Battle of Tayacoba

Battle of Tayacoba
Part of the Spanish–American War

Present-day view of Trinidad
DateJune 30, 1898
Location
Near Trinidad, Cuba
Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spain  United States
Cuban rebels
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Carter P. Johnson
Emilio Núñez
Strength
100 34
1 gunboat
Casualties and losses
Unknown 8 killed and wounded[1]

The Battle of Tayacoba, June 30, 1898,[2] (also spelled Tayabacao)[2] was an American special operations effort to land supplies and reinforcements to Cuban rebels fighting for their independence in the Spanish–American War.

  1. ^ "Landing Aid for Cubans: The Little Peoria Covers Herself with Glory," The New York Daily Tribune, Friday July 15, 1898, p. 2.
  2. ^ a b Schubert, Frank N. (1997). Black Valor: Buffalo Soldiers and the Medal of Honor, 1870-1898. Scholarly Resources Inc. pp. 135-139. ISBN 9780842025867.