Battle of Loma del Gato
The Battle of Loma del Gato took place during the Cuban War of Independence on July 5, 1896 at Santiago de Cuba, Oriente Province. It is notable for the death of Mambí General José Maceo.
| Battle of Loma del Gato | |||||||
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| Part of Cuban War of Independence | |||||||
Map of the battle | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Cuban rebels | Spain | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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José Maceo † Pedro Agustín Pérez Matías Vega Alemán Agustín Cebreco Luis Bonne |
Tirso Albert Joaquín Vara de Rey | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| 1st Corps | Two columns | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 16 killed and 40 or 50 wounded | 80 dead and 160 wounded | ||||||
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