Second Battle of Rivas

When

11 Apr 1856

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

11.44° N, 85.83° W

Description

1856 battle of the Filibuster War

1856 battle of the Filibuster War

The Second Battle of Rivas occurred on 11 April 1856 between Costa Rican militia under General Juan Rafael Mora Porras and the Nicaraguan forces of American mercenary William Walker. The lesser known First Battle of Rivas took place on the 29 June 1855 between Walker's forces and the forces of the Chamorro government of Nicaragua.

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