ANTONIO MACEO
The feats of a Titan
“Whoever tries to conquer Cuba, will gather the dust of her blood-soaked soil, if he does not perish in fight”
Author: Danae González Del Toro | internet@granma.cu
june 13, 2018 16:06:04
“Whoever tries to conquer Cuba, will gather the dust of her
blood-soaked soil, if he does not perish in fight”
“I have no other wish but for a free and sovereign homeland.” Photo: Archive
Antonio Maceo Grajales (1845-1896), renowned leader and Major General of the Liberation Army, was a staunch fighter for Cuba’s independence and is widely considered to be a master military strategist.
He is believed to have been involved in over 800 battles, the majority during the independence struggles of 1868, and was wounded 26 times.
But, what makes a man join such a fearsome war, one which caused him such heartache? He didn’t live to see the end.
All people of unmatched greatness are connected by a common desire, to see their homeland free, free of the yoke of oppression and exploitation of their fellow citizens. And there is no doubt that Antonio Maceo was one of those people.
José Martí would say of him: “We must pay heed to what he says, because Maceo has as much strength in his mind as he does in his arm.”
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