together: Laudelina (Nena), Ángela Elvira, and Berta.

Cuban War of Independence

In 1895 Cubans launched a War of Independence against Spain. Machado joined the Cuban Liberation Army and rose to the rank of brigadier general. He was one of the youngest Cuban generals in the war. He fought in the middle provinces.

Post-war career

After the war ended, Machado turned to politics

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