Battle of Sapotillal

The Battle of Sapotillal, or the Battle of Zapotillal or Zapotillo Ridge, took place on the 9 October 1927 during the American occupation of Nicaragua of 1926–1933 and the Sandino Rebellion. The battle was an unsuccessful attempt by American and Nicaraguan government forces to rescue two downed American airmen.

Battle of Sapotillal
Part of the United States occupation of Nicaragua, Banana Wars
Date8-9 October 1927
Location
Sapotillal ridge, Nicaragua
Result

Sandinista victory

  • American-Nicaraguan rescue attempt fails.
  • Heavy casualties inflicted on the Sandinistas.
Belligerents
 United States
Nicaragua		 Sandinistas
Commanders and leaders
Lt. George J. O'Shea Unknown
Strength
9 marines
1 sailor
10 national guard		 400 guerrillas (conservative estimate)
Casualties and losses
2 USMC POWS Killed & 4 national guard killed 40-60 killed
1 captured
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