Trocha from Júcaro to Morón
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The Trocha from Júcaro to Morón was a fortified military line built between 1869 and 1872 in Cuba
by slave work force and Chinese immigrants to impede the pass of insurrectionist forces to the western part of the island during the 1st War of Independence
(1868–1878) and was 68 km long between Jucaro and Morón
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This military line was the largest Spanish fortification in the colonies during the 19th Century. It was composed of differently sized forts, wire fences all along the line and a parallel railroad line. It is considered one of the most important military monuments of the Caribbean with a great historic value and is part of the Cuban National Heritage.
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
by slave work force and Chinese immigrants to impede the pass of insurrectionist forces to the western part of the island during the 1st War of Independence
Ten Years' War
The Ten Years' War , also known as the Great War and the War of '68, began on October 10, 1868 when sugar mill owner Carlos Manuel de Céspedes and his followers proclaimed Cuba's independence from Spain...
(1868–1878) and was 68 km long between Jucaro and Morón
Morón, Cuba
Morón is one of ten municipalities in province Ciego de Ávila in central Cuba. It is the second in importance and the oldest. Morón is the closest city to the tourist resorts on Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo.- Geography :...
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This military line was the largest Spanish fortification in the colonies during the 19th Century. It was composed of differently sized forts, wire fences all along the line and a parallel railroad line. It is considered one of the most important military monuments of the Caribbean with a great historic value and is part of the Cuban National Heritage.