The Santiago Campaign, 1898

The Santiago Campaign, 1898 is a historical book written by Joseph Wheeler that provides a detailed account of the Spanish-American War. The book focuses on the campaign to capture the city of Santiago de Cuba, which was a crucial objective for the United States during the war. The author, who was a general in the US Army during the conflict, offers insights into the strategy and tactics used by both sides, as well as the challenges faced by the American forces during the campaign.The Santiago Campaign, 1898 covers a wide range of topics related to the war, including the naval blockade of Cuba, the landings at Daiquiri and Siboney, and the battles of Las Guasimas, El Caney, and San Juan Hill. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the terrain, climate, and geography of the region, as well as the role of key figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and William McKinley.Overall, The Santiago Campaign, 1898 is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal moment in American history, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the military and political events that shaped the nation's future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.