Battle of Ceja del Negro

Battle of Ceja del Negro
Part of Cuban War of Independence
The main cavalry charge during the battle
Date October 4, 1896 Location Pinar del Río, Pinar del Río Province, Cuba[1] Result Cuban victory
Belligerents
Cuban rebels	Spain
Commanders and leaders
Antonio Maceo[2] Juan Rius Rivera Vidal Ducasse	Colonel Granados
Strength
1,000 Mambises[3]	2,000 Infantry[4]
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Around 500[1]

The Battle of Ceja del Negro was a battle of the Cuban War of Independence that took place on October 4, 1896. During the battle, the forces of all three different land armies participated: infantry, cavalry and artillery. The Cuban troops were commanded by Major Generals Antonio Maceo and Juan Rius Rivera, while the Spanish troops were led by Colonel Granados.