Battle of El Caney 1898
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 1 July 1898 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1898 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Cuba | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Spanish–American War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Spain under the Restoration, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 20.0558, -75.7667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of El Caney was fought on July 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. 600 Spanish soldiers held for twelve hours, until they ran out of ammunition, against Henry W. Lawton's 5th US Division, made up of 6,899 men. This action temporarily delayed the American advance on the San Juan Hills, as had been requested of General William Rufus Shafter. Nevertheless, American forces advanced on San Juan Hill the same day. Though encountering spirited resistance similar to El Caney, the Americans were ultimately victorious, culminating in the capitulation of the Spanish garrison.
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