Battle of Ocotal

When

16 Jul 1927

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

13.63° N, 86.47° W

Description

battle fought on 16 July 1927 in Ocotal, Nicaragua, during the United States occupation, between forces led by Augusto C. Sandino and a garrison of U.S. Marines and Nicaraguan constabulary; U.S. Marine aircraft bombed and strafed the attackers

1927 event of the American occupation of Nicaragua

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 . Ultimately the rebels were defeated with heavy losses, while the Americans and their Nicaraguan allies suffered very light casualties.

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