Battle of Sapotillal
The Battle of Sapotillal, or the Battle of Zapotillal or Zapotillo Ridge, took place on October 9, 1927 during the American occupation of Nicaragua of 1926–1933 and the Sandino Rebellion. The battle was an unsuccessful attempt by American and Nicaraguan government forces to rescue two downed American airmen.
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Battle of Sapotillal
The Battle of Sapotillal, or the Battle of Zapotillal or Zapotillo Ridge, took place on October 9, 1927 during the American occupation of Nicaragua of 1926–1933 and the Sandino Rebellion. The battle was an unsuccessful attempt by American and Nicaraguan government forces to rescue two downed American airmen.
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The Battle of Sapotillal, or t ...... ue two downed American airmen.
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4 National Guardsmen killed
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1927-10-09
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*Heavy casualties inflicted on the Sandinistas
Failed U.S.-Nicaraguan rescue attempt
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10Nicaraguan National Guardsmen
1American Sailor
400 (conservative estimate)
9American Marines
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At least 40 killed or mortally wounded
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The Battle of Sapotillal, or t ...... ue two downed American airmen.
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