Attack on the Moncada Barracks (1953)

Attack on the Moncada Barracks (Republic of Cuba vs Partido Ortodoxo) took place in 1953 during Cuban Revolution.

Battle facts

• Year: 1953
• Date: 26 July 1953
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Cuban Revolution
• Side A: Republic of Cuba
• Side B: Partido Ortodoxo
• Commanders (A): Alberto del Rio Chaviano
• Commanders (B): Fidel Castro, Abel Santamaría, Lester Rodriguez
• Casualties: 19 killed (1 in Bayamo) 30 wounded (2 in Bayamo) (Republic of Cuba), 61 killed (10 executed in Bayamo) 57 prosecuted (6 in absentia) (Partido Ortodoxo)
• Outcome: Government victory Rebels forced to retreat
• Coordinates: 20.026°, -75.819°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Attack on the Moncada Barracks · Wikidata entry