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Unplanned Success Highlights of an Old Fashioned War
A reflective survey traces the Spanish American War of 1898, naming Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, Admiral Dewey, and generals Wheeler and Lee. It recounts the voyage from invasion to victory, the Maine explosion, San Juan Hill, Santiago, and the yellow fever battle, with a note on Roosevelt’s strategy and postwar debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oarcia
Cuba Libre
Old Town
Teddy Roosvelt
San Juan Mill
Hobson
George Dewey
M. Geep
Pitehugh Lee
Havana
Joe Wheeler
United States
U. S
Spain
U.S
S.C
Wyler
Maine
Tampa
Garcia
Western Union
U. S. Navy
Santiago de Cube
Richmond Hobson
Gentiiam Shafter