User:Yodas henchman/Negro Rebellion
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The Negro Rebellion was a series of revolts and uprisings in Eastern Cuba, it began around 20th May and ended in July of 1912. The Government crushed the rebellion. The rebellion was crushed and both of the leaders were killed in the time of the war. This rebellion saw the formation of the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade. With help from William H. Taft and the United States the rebellion was crushed.
Negro Rebellion | |||||||
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Part of Banana wars | |||||||
Map of The Republic of Cuba | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Supported by: United States | Partido Independiente de Color | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
José Miguel Gómez |
Pedro Ivonnet † Evaristo Estenoz † | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Cuban National Army 1st Provisional Marine Brigade | Afro-Cuban Rebels | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
12 (according to the CNA) | 3,000-6,000 | ||||||
<1,200 Civilians dead |
The Americans came in to protect American Companies in Cuba but still saw combat there. Over 3,000 Afro-Cuban rebels were killed during the war, some estimates put that at 6,000 deaths. The government claims only 12 men were killed during the war. Some sources claim that 2,000 men were killed such according to Guillermo Lara, but some North American estimates put it at 5,000-6,000.