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So, just an introduction to the man, Antonio Maceo was one of the most important military leaders of Cuban independence. A skilled general who in spite of prejudice from his peers rose to the highest ranks of the separatist army, early on in Cubas final war for independence he accomplished the unprecedented task of overcoming the regionalism which had previously hampered independence fighters to lead an expedition to the traditionally loyalist western island. This was the highest moment for the separatists in the early war before Cubas governor was replaced and a far bloodier period in the war started, which ultimately killed 300,000 Cubans. Shortly after this shift in the fighting though, Maceo was killed in battle when separated from the bulk of his army. My question is, how would things have played out had Maceo managed to avoid this fate? His death was a severe blow to morale on the side of independence and likely extended the war.

And after the war, what does the continued survival of the most decorated mixed race officer of independence mean for Cuba and its swift slide into racism?
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