Attack on El Uvero

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Attack on El Uvero
Part of the Cuban Revolution
Date May 28, 1957 Location El Uvero, Cuba Result Rebel victory Rebels launch a counter-offensive
Belligerents
Republic of Cuba	26th of July Movement
Commanders and leaders
General Eulogio Cantillo General Alberto del Rio Chaviano	Fidel Castro Che Guevara Juan Almeida
Strength
140 men	127 men
Casualties and losses
14 killed 19 wounded All surrendered	7 killed 8 wounded

The attack on El Uvero was an armed confrontation between the 26th of July Movement and the Cuban military on May 28, 1957, part of the Cuban Revolution. It was the first major confrontation between the 26th of July Movement, led by Fidel Castro, and the Cuban military, led by Fulgencio Batista, since the latter settled in Sierra Maestra.