In this July 1, 1898 battle, the U.S. gained the high ground overlooking Santiago but lost more than 200 men
GAINED THE HIGH GROUND 
OVERLOOKING SANTIAGO, BUT LOST MORE THAN 200 MEN, BATTLE OF 
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Caney before besieging the fortified heights of San Juan Hill, but the 500 ... From 
the crest, the Americans found themselves overlooking Santiago, and ... Read 
More ... poured out of their trenches and into no-man's-land on July 1, expecting 
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