One front of this war was commanded by William Shafter, who ordered the attack on El Caney, while a far- away front was commanded by George Dewey.
Most non-battle-related casualties from this war stemmed from an outbreak of yellow fever and Russell Alger's decision to supply troops with spoiled meat, leading to the "Embalmed Beef" scandal. One front of this war was commanded by William Shafter, who ordered the attack on El Caney, while a far- away front was commanded by George Dewey. Its best-known land battle saw cavalry led by Leonard Wood charge up Kettle Hill. FTP name this 1898 conflict which included the American victory at the Battle of Manila Bay and was triggered by the explosion of the USS Maine.
Most non-battle-related casualties from this war stemmed from an outbreak of yellow fever and Russell Alger's decision to supply troops with spoiled meat, leading to the "Embalmed Beef" scandal.
{Spanish-American} War