US History – The Taking of the Heights at San Juan Hill

The following video clips depict the Rough Riders leading the charge at San Juan Hill.  This battle was a key victory for the United States and one of the only major land battles of the Spanish-American War for Cuban Independence.  This clip picks up after the Rough Riders have take Kettle Hill, and begin their assault on Spanish fortification on San Juan Hill.

Part 1 (start at beginning of this clip):

Part 2 – The aftermath of the battle (continue the scene with this clip by picking up at the 4:12 mark).

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