Battle of Cienfuegos 1898
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 May 1898 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1898 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Cuba | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Spanish–American War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 22.1456, -80.4364 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Cienfuegos, also known as the Raid on Cienfuegos, was an engagement of the Spanish–American War, intended by the United States Navy to tighten its blockade of Cuba.
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