Cuban War of Independence

February 24, 1895 – August 12, 1898 · Cuba

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Ten Years' War

Cuban War of Independence

Spanish-American War

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.

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Spain

Cuban rebels and United States

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William McKinley President of the United States

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José Martí Organiser of the uprising Antonio Maceo Rebel general Máximo Gómez Commander of the rebel army Valeriano Weyler Spanish Governor-General

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Battle of Calimete December 29, 1895