Battle of Ocotal 1927
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 16 July 1927 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1927 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Interwar (1919–1938) | derived from year |
| Location | Nicaragua | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | United States occupation of Nicaragua | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Augusto César Sandino, United States, United States Marine Corps, United States Marine Corps Aviation | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 13.6320, -86.4700 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ocotal occurred in July 1927, during the United States occupation of Nicaragua.
A large force of rebels loyal to Augusto César Sandino attacked Ocotal in Nueva Segovia Department, which was held by a small group of US Marines and Nicaraguan National Guards (Guardia Nacional). Ultimately the rebels were defeated with heavy losses, while the Americans and their Nicaraguan allies suffered very light casualties.
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