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Battle of San Juan Hill: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Battle of San Juan Heights
Date July 1, 1898
Location Cuba • Santiago de Cuba
Participants Spain • United States
Context Spanish-American War

Photos

Rough Riders
24th U.S. Infantry during the Spanish-American War
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Timeline

Battle of Manila Bay
Battle of Manila Bay
May 1, 1898
Wreck of the Vizcaya
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
June 1898 - July 1898; July 3, 1898
Rough Riders
Battle of San Juan Hill
July 1, 1898

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