Battle of Santa Clara (1847)

Battle of Santa Clara (Republic of Cuba vs 26th of July Movement & Second National Front of Escambray & Directorio Revolucionario) took place in 1847 during the Cuban Revolution.

Battle facts

• Year: 1847
• Date: 1847-01-02
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: the Cuban Revolution
• Side A: Republic of Cuba
• Side B: 26th of July Movement, Second National Front of Escambray, Directorio Revolucionario
• Commanders (A): Col. Joaquín Casillas, Police Chief Cornelio Rojas, Col. Fernandez Suero, Col. Candido Hernandez
• Commanders (B): Che Guevara, Rolando Cubela, Roberto Rodríguez, Antonio Núñez Jiménez, William Alexander Morgan
• Casualties: 2,900 captured 1 armoured train destroyed (Republic of Cuba)
• Outcome: Rebel victory Fall of Havana Final defeat of Batista government Batista flees Cuba
• Coordinates: 37.353°, -121.953°

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