Ten Years' War
October 10, 1868 – February 10, 1878
Result Pact of Zanjón
First Cuban war of independence against Spain, begun by Carlos Manuel de Céspedes; it ended with the Pact of Zanjón, which left Cuba under Spanish rule.
Battles and events 1
October 1873 – February 1875
Key commanders
Republic of Cuba in Arms 4
Spain 6
Joaquín Jovellar y Soler
military commander
Domingo Dulce, 1st Marquis of Castell-Florite
military commander
Francisco de Lersundi y Hormaechea
military commander
Blas Villate
military commander
Antonio Caballero y Fernández de Rodas
military commander
Francisco de Ceballos y Vargas
military commander



