Cuban War of Independence

February 24, 1895 – August 12, 1898

Result American intervention; independence granted in 1902

Last Cuban uprising against Spanish rule, launched by José Martí; Spain's brutal counter-insurgency led to US intervention in 1898 and the end of Spanish rule.

Battles 6

May 19, 1895
Battle of Dos Ríos Spanish victory Palma Soriano José Martí, Máximo Gómez
December 15, 1895
December 23, 1895
December 29, 1895
January 17, 1896
July 5, 1896
Battle of Loma del Gato Spanish victory

Key commanders

Cuban rebels and United States 1

Spain 6

Cuban rebels 3