Maarten Tromp vs Maximo Gomez

Tromp was appointed Lieutenant-Admiral of Holland, the highest naval command in the Dutch Republic. This appointment recognized his successful campaigns against the Spanish and placed him in charge of the Dutch fleet.

Tromp commanded the Dutch fleet to a decisive victory over a Spanish fleet at the Battle of the Downs. The Dutch destroyed or captured most of the Spanish ships, ending Spanish naval power in the North Sea and securing Dutch independence.

Tromp led the Dutch fleet against the English under Robert Blake at the Battle of the Kentish Knock. The Dutch were defeated, but the battle demonstrated the growing naval power of both nations during the First Anglo-Dutch War.

Tromp defeated an English fleet under Robert Blake at the Battle of Dungeness. This victory gave the Dutch temporary control of the English Channel and allowed them to protect their merchant convoys.

Tromp fought a three-day battle against Robert Blake at the Battle of Portland. The Dutch were forced to retreat after heavy losses, and Tromp was killed in action during the final day of the battle.

Gomez led Cuban forces to victory against Spanish troops at Las Guasimas. This battle demonstrated his tactical skill and boosted morale among independence fighters during the Ten Years' War.

Gomez and Maceo led the invasion of western Cuba from the east, crossing difficult terrain and engaging Spanish forces. This campaign expanded the war and threatened Spanish control over the island's key regions.

Gomez was appointed General-in-Chief of the Cuban Liberation Army during the Cuban War of Independence. He unified the rebel forces and directed overall military strategy against Spain.

After the Spanish-American War, Gomez refused US offers to annex Cuba, insisting on full independence. He argued that Cubans had fought for sovereignty and should not trade Spanish rule for American control.