Rough Riders led by Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
Th American Army won the Battle of Kettle Hill because the Spanish were already tired from the battle of San Juan Hill.
Theodore D. Roosevelt, note that he was NOT president yet.
Actually on Kettle Hill, but newsmen liked the sound of "San Juan" better; the Spanish-American War of 1898.
COL Teddy Roosevelt led the charge up Kettle Hill in 1898, during the Spanish-American War of 1898. The newspaper men didn't like the sound of Kettle Hill so they chose the name of the hill top next to it, San Juan Hill. When advertising, the name is very important...that's why Hollywood actors CHANGE THEIR NAMES. During the war, San Juan Hill sounded a lot more romantic than Kettle hill. During the Revolutionary War the same thing occurred; the Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on the neighboring hilltop, called "Breed's Hill." Bunker Hill sounded far more romantic than Breed's Hill.
Jully 1, 1898.
Kettle Hill in the battle of San Juan Heights. The hill is usually referred to a San Juan Hill.
Theodore Roosevelt
The Battle of San Juan Hill. Tough, technically, the 1st Volunteer Cavalry was on Kettle Hill.
The Rough Riders were made up of rugged westerners and wealthy easterners.(Nova Net)
The Rough Riders were made up of rugged westerners and wealthy easterners.(Nova Net)
Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Rider force was made up of volunteers from various backgrounds, including cowboys, miners, and college athletes. They played a significant role in the capture of Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War in Cuba.
In the Battle of San Juan Hill, Theodore Roosevelt helped to capture the heights of Kettle Hill.