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BATTLE OF EL CANEY Americans under General Shafter overwhelm the Spanish positions at El
BATTLE OF EL CANEY Americans under General Shafter overwhelm the Spanish positions at El Caney and San Juan Hill : the final charge of Chaffees Brigade Date: 1 July 1898
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1898 Americans Charge Final Juan Positions Caney Overwhelm Shafter
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This evocative print captures the pivotal moment of the Battle of El Caney and San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War on July 1, 1898. The Americans, led by General William R. Shafter, are depicted charging forward with determination and resolve, as they overwhelm the Spanish positions at El Caney. In the background, the smoke from the intense battle rises high into the air, creating a sense of chaos and intensity. The final charge of Chaffee's Brigade, under the command of Brigadier General William R. Shafter, was a turning point in the war. The Spanish forces, led by General Calixto Garcia, had been holding strong positions on El Caney and San Juan Hill, just outside of Santiago de Cuba. The Americans, determined to take control of the strategic heights, launched a series of assaults on these positions. Despite initial setbacks and heavy casualties, the Americans pressed on. The final charge of Chaffee's Brigade, consisting of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the Rough Riders, and the 10th U.S. Cavalry, or Buffalo Soldiers, proved to be the decisive moment of the battle. The Spanish forces were caught off guard and quickly overwhelmed, leading to a significant victory for the Americans. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the American soldiers during the Spanish-American War. The Battle of El Caney and San Juan Hill marked the end of major combat operations in the war and paved the way for the eventual surrender of Spain and the end of the Spanish colonial empire in the Americas.
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