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Attack of Manzanillo, (1873), 1920s
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Attack of Manzanillo, (1873), 1920s
Attack of Manzanillo. On the 10th of November, 1873, General Calixto Garcia with 1.400 soldiers entered Manzanillo and burned half of the village. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana
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Attack Black Smoke Calixto Calixto Garcia Cigar Card Cuba Cuban Cuban War Of Independence Garcia General Calixto Garcia Tabacalera Cubana Ten Years War Manzanillo
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This print captures the dramatic "Attack of Manzanillo" that took place in 1873 during the Cuban War of Independence. General Calixto Garcia, leading a force of 1,400 soldiers, made a bold entry into Manzanillo on November 10th and unleashed chaos upon the village. The image showcases the aftermath of this intense battle, with billowing black smoke filling the air and engulfing half of the village in flames. The photograph is part of a cigar card series called "History of Cuba" by Geografico Universal, used as propaganda by Susini y La Corona Cigar Company to promote their tobacco products. Despite its commercial origins, this particular print offers a unique glimpse into an important historical event. Transportation plays a significant role in this image as well; several boats can be seen docked near the burning village. These vessels served as crucial means for both military operations and everyday life in Cuba during that time period. The monochrome composition adds to the sense of gravity and solemnity surrounding this momentous attack. It serves as a reminder not only of the violence endured by Manzanillo but also highlights General Calixto Garcia's pivotal role in fighting for Cuban independence. This powerful snapshot from early twentieth-century Cuba transports us back to an era marked by conflict and struggle for freedom—a testament to both human resilience and our ability to capture history through photography.
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