Battle of Guayacanes (1863)

Summary

The Battle of Guayacanes was a battle of the Dominican Restoration War that took place on August 22, 1863 and lasted several hours. A Spanish column advancing toward Santiago was engaged by Dominican forces near Guayacanes. Dominicans opened the battle with rifle fire; Spanish troops launched several assaults on Dominican defensive positions but were repelled, and the battle devolved into hand-to-hand combat with bayonets and machetes. After suffering casualties, the Spanish force withdrew toward Santiago.