Battle of El Caney (1898 AD)

Battle of El Caney (Cuban rebels vs Spain) took place in 1898 AD during Spanish–American War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1898 AD
• Date: 1898-07-01
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Spanish–American War
• Side A: Cuban rebels
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): Henry Lawton
• Commanders (B): Joaquín Vara de Rey, Salvador Díaz Ordóñez WIA
• Casualties: approx. 80–205 dead 1,200 wounded38 killed 138 wounded 160 captured|
• Outcome: American victory
• Coordinates: 20.056°, -75.767°

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