Battle of Coyotepe Hill
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The Battle of Coyotepe Hill was the most remembered engagement of the United States
occupation of Nicaragua
. In October of 1912, as an American owned train, filled with marines, attempted to reach Masaya
, rebels holding Fort Coyotepe opened fire resulting in a two day battle that ended with an American victory. It also cleared the approaches to Masaya which led to a federal capture of the city a day later.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
occupation of Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...
. In October of 1912, as an American owned train, filled with marines, attempted to reach Masaya
Masaya
Masaya, culturally known as the City of Flowers, is the capital city of Masaya department. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast from Managua. The town of Masaya is situated just East of Masaya Volcano , an active volcano from which the city takes its name...
, rebels holding Fort Coyotepe opened fire resulting in a two day battle that ended with an American victory. It also cleared the approaches to Masaya which led to a federal capture of the city a day later.