Battle of Ocotal (1927 AD)

Battle of Ocotal (Side A vs Sandinistas) took place in 1927 AD during United States occupation of Nicaragua.

Battle facts

• Year: 1927 AD
• Date: 1927-07-16
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: United States occupation of Nicaragua
• Side B: Sandinistas
• Commanders (A): Maj. Ross E. Rowell, Cap. Gilbert Hatfield, Grover C. Darnall, Thomas G. Bruce
• Commanders (B): Augusto César Sandino, Rufo Marín, Porfirio Sánchez
• Casualties: approx. 9 killed & wounded (according to Beckett)40–80 killed (according to Beckett) 56 killed 100 wounded (according to Nalty)
• Outcome: American-Nicaraguan victory
• Coordinates: 13.633°, -86.483°

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