First Battle of Las Tunas (1869 AD)

First Battle of Las Tunas (Cuban rebels vs Side B) took place in 1869 AD during Ten Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1869 AD
• Date: 1869-08-16
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Ten Years' War
• Side A: Cuban rebels
• Commanders (A): Gen. Manuel de Quesada, Brig. Gen. Bernabé Varona, Col. Enrique Loynaz, Col. Eduardo Montejo
• Commanders (B): Col. Enrique Boniche, Col. José Vincente de Valera, Col. Jose Del la Torre, Capt. Martín Abranco, Col. Méndez Benegasi
• Casualties: approx. 40 killed, 85 wounded100+ killed, 78 wounded
• Outcome: Cuban victory
• Coordinates: 20.967°, -76.950°

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