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Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts

Battle of El Caney

1898
Cuba
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1898
Location
Cuba
Status
Verified engagement
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Spanish garrison
Forces
Henry W. Lawton's 5th US Division
VS
Victor
US Army
Forces
Spanish soldiers
Outcome
American victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of El Caney was fought on July 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. 600 Spanish soldiers held for twelve hours, until they ran out of ammunition, against Henry W. Lawton's 5th US Division, made up of 6,899 men.

Duration
Single day engagement (July 1, 1898)
Casualties & Losses

us killed: 81; us wounded: 360; spanish killed: 235

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Battle of El Caney take place?
Battle of El Caney took place in 1898. Single day engagement (July 1, 1898).
Where was Battle of El Caney fought?
Battle of El Caney was fought in Cuba, United States.
What was the outcome of Battle of El Caney?
American victory
What was the significance of Battle of El Caney?
The Battle of El Caney was fought on July 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. 600 Spanish soldiers held for twelve hours, until they ran out of ammunition, against Henry W. Lawton's 5th US Division, made up of 6,899 men.
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Source

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