battle of San Juan

The Battle of San Juan Hill, fought on July 1, 1898, was a pivotal land engagement during the Spanish-American War. This battle was part of the U.S. campaign to capture Santiago de Cuba.

The U.S. forces, including the famed "Rough Riders" led by Theodore Roosevelt and the African American "Buffalo Soldiers", assaulted fortified Spanish positions on Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill. Despite facing heavy fire and initial disorganization, the U.S. troops successfully captured the hills. This victory was crucial in leading to the Spanish surrender of Santiago two weeks later, marking a significant U.S. triumph in the war.123