Battle of La Paz Centro
The Battle of La Paz Centro took place on May 16, 1927 during the American occupation of Nicaragua of 1926–1933. It took place after the end of Nicaraguan civil war of 1926–1927 and prior to the Sandino Rebellion of 1927–1933.
| Battle of La Paz Centro | |||||||
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| Part of United States occupation of Nicaragua, Banana Wars | |||||||
La Paz Centro Battle of La Paz Centro (Nicaragua) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States | Nicaraguan Liberals | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Cap. Richard B. Buchanan † | unknown (possibly Francisco Sequeira "General Cabulla") | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 40 marines | 75 guerrillas | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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2 killed (died from wounds) 2 wounded |
14 killed unknown number captured ("a small group of prisoners" who were soon released.) | ||||||
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