News of the Western Belize Recreational Area, about 500 square miles of waterfalls, caves, Mayan ruins and pyramids, Belize Alps, foothills, ranches and farms, tourist accomodations of all types and description, tours and expeditions for vacationers and visitors. Even a small growing expatriate retirement group of people from different countries. In Belize, this is where it is happening, all the things that are fun and even serious, with a climate of ETERNAL SPRING.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Marcus Canul and Caste War with British Honduras 1872
Typical cannon used in the CASTE WAR in British Honduras colony in 1872, when the Maya War Chief was killed at the famous Battle of Orange Walk and according to Mayan custom, they retreated. Loss of the War Chief was defeat by Mayan rules of engagement. Marcus Canul the Mayan War Chief was killed by a musket shot from the fort at Orange Walk from the musket of the Black Colonial West Indian Regiment imported from Jamaica.
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