The opposing forces immediately fled in panic, causing no losses to the attackers. Georgiou, “laughing and shouting,” cut down Cubans who were trying to escape from their burning vehicles.

Once the unsuspecting natives gathered in a courtyard, Cortés ordered his men “to slaughter them all as quietly as possible.” As soon as this was done, the Spaniards rushed into...

Wilson’s men were out of ammunition and fought as best they could, singing a song, perhaps “God Save the Queen” according to some accounts. The Matabelé made their final attack...