Major battles and leaders of the Spanish-American War
The Battle of San Juan Hill took place near Santiago, Cuba, on July 1, 1898. It was fought between the United Sates, allied with the Republic of Cuba, and the Kingdom of Spain. There were 205 Americans killed, and 58 Spanish killed. The Americans were led by William Rufus Shafter and Theodore Roosevelt. The Spanish were lead by Arsenio Linares. The battle ended with a US/Cuban victory.
The Battle of El Caney was fought in El Caney, Cuba between the United States and the Kingdom of Spain on July 1, 1898. America was strengthened by over 6,600 infantrymen to Spain's 500 infantrymen. The Spanish soldiers at El Caney were told to hold their ground at the norhtwest flank of Santiago under command of General Joaquin Vara de Rey. The US soldiers were commanded by Brigadier general Henry Ware Lawton. There were over 400 total american casualties, and just over 300 Spanish casualties. The Spanish held the Americans long enough to the prevent the US soldiers from reinforcing the assault on San Juan Hill. The US won the battle by taking control of the El Viso strongpoint in the Spanish defenses.
I think the most important battle was the Battle of San Juan Hill, because it was very decisive battle of the war. Theodore Roosevelt also was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is the highest honor, after he and his men won the battle.
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