The Battle of Loma del Gato took place during the Cuban War of Independence on July 5, 1896[2] at Santiago de Cuba, Oriente Province.

When the Mambises reached El Espartillo, they were fired upon from the Spanish-held outposts of Sangre de Toro and Camarones.

General Maceo reached El Espartillo and from there arranged the disposition of his forces: Colonel Luis Bonne [es] was to march with his Prado Regiment in the direction of La Jagüita whilst Colonel Agustín Cebreco marched towards the Loma del Gato; Brigadier Pedro Agustín Pérez was to cover the position of El Mamón, and Brigadier Matías Vega Alemán [es] was to provide support to Cebreco's forces.

After about twenty minutes, Maceo became impatient because he did not hear fighting in the direction in which Sánchez Hechavarría was supposed to be attacking and decided to march with his escort and adjutants to meet the Spanish, who were engaging Cebreco's forces.

Upon reaching Loma del Gato, General Maceo quickly rallied the troops that accompanied him and charged into battle.