The East Campaign of Antonino Maceo in 1895

Abstract

The objective of the campaign of Antonio Maceo in Oriente was to create the conditions for the beginning of Invasion to the West, important aspect to win in the new war of the Cuban people for its independence. In this way, Maceo generates many military actions in order to debilitate the Spanish army in this place. So, the province of Oriente would stay in good position in front to the attack of Spanish army. Too, it was necessary to collect money for the organization of expeditions from USA, with guns, magazines (cartridge) and soldiers. Maceo obtained this money through the taxes for planters of Oriente. Equally, Maceo organized the military structures and “prefecturas” and combated against regionalism, insubordination and, even, bad actions of the Government established in Jimaguayú.