For 10 points, identify this "splendid little war," begun with the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, that featured yellow journalism and the Rough Riders.
One battle in this conflict began when the Guanica lighthouse keeper warned Governor Macias, leading to the Battle of Yacao.  A battle during this conflict was followed by the attack of Camara's Flying Relief Column, and followed a rout led by the U.S.S. Olympia. Vara de Rey's five hundred held against eight thousand enemy combatants at El Caney during this conflict. One battle in this war featured the charge of a cavalry band under Leonard Wood and was named for San Juan Hill. For 10 points, identify this "splendid little war," begun with the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, that featured yellow journalism and the Rough Riders.
One battle in this conflict began when the Guanica lighthouse keeper warned Governor Macias, leading to the Battle of Yacao.  
Spanish-American War