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Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts

Battle of Yauco (Puerto Rico)

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Spain
Forces
Spanish-Puerto Rican forces (~140 men)
VS
Victor
United States
Forces
US advance guard (~100 men, 6th Massachusetts Infantry)
Outcome
Spanish forces withdrew after brief engagement. US forces secured the road from Guánica toward Yauco.
The Battle

History & Significance

The Puerto Rico campaign was the American military sea and land operation in Puerto Rico during the Spanish–American War, which resulted in the invasion, occupation, and annexation of the archipelago and island by the United States, and the cession of said territory by Spain. The offensive began on May 12, 1898, when the United States Navy attacked the capital, San Juan. Though the damage inflicted on the city was minimal, the Americans were able to establish a blockade in the city's harbor, San Juan Bay.

Duration
98 days (May 8, 1898 – August 13, 1898)
Casualties & Losses

US: 0 killed, 2 wounded; Spain: ~2 killed, ~6 wounded

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Battle of Yauco (Puerto Rico) take place?
Battle of Yauco (Puerto Rico) took place in 1898. 98 days (May 8, 1898 – August 13, 1898).
Where was Battle of Yauco (Puerto Rico) fought?
Battle of Yauco (Puerto Rico) was fought in PR, United States.
What was the outcome of Battle of Yauco (Puerto Rico)?
Spanish forces withdrew after brief engagement. US forces secured the road from Guánica toward Yauco.
What was the significance of Battle of Yauco (Puerto Rico)?
The Puerto Rico campaign was the American military sea and land operation in Puerto Rico during the Spanish–American War, which resulted in the invasion, occupation, and annexation of the archipelago and island by the United States, and the cession of said territory by Spain. The offensive began on
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