When the U.S troops arrived at San Juan Hill they were surprised to find 500 Spanish troops that held their ground against an army 10 times their size but in the end the Rough Riders and the 9th and 10th cavalry reached the crest of the San Juan and Kettle Hill. After reaching the crest the next day the U.S troops began to siege the city Santiago surrendered to Shafter on July 17, which officially ended the
When the U.S troops arrived at San Juan Hill they were surprised to find 500 Spanish troops that held their ground against an army 10 times their size but in the end the Rough Riders and the 9th and 10th cavalry reached the crest of the San Juan and Kettle Hill. After reaching the crest the next day the U.S troops began to siege the city Santiago surrendered to Shafter on July 17, which officially ended the