Battle of Las Mercedes (1958 AD)

Battle of Las Mercedes (Side A vs 22px 26th of July Movement) took place in 1958 AD during Operation Verano.

Battle facts

• Year: 1958 AD
• Date: 1958-08-08
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Operation Verano
• Side B: 22px 26th of July Movement
• Commanders (A): Gen. Eulogio Cantillo
• Commanders (B): 22px Fidel Castro, 22px René Ramos Latour, 22px Che Guevara
• Casualties: approx. 32 killed 50 captured70 killed
• Outcome: Government victory The rebels were successfully ambushed and forced to retreat. The rebels win propaganda victory by escaping.
• Coordinates: 20.070°, -76.426°

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