Battle of Tayacoba

Battle of Tayacoba
Part of the Spanish–American War

Present-day view of Trinidad
DateJune 30, 1898
Location
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.