Weyler was nicknamed "Butcher" by the U.S. press due to his harsh tactics during the Cuban War for Independence. He implemented a policy of reconcentration, forcing rural populations into camps to combat insurgency, which resulted in widespread suffering and high mortality rates. This portrayal fueled public outrage in the United States and contributed to growing support for Cuban independence.
General Valeriano Weyler attempted to suppress the Cuban rebellion backfire was to restore order.
Nicknamed "The Butcher"....Weyler was sent down from Spain in the late 1800's to put thousands of Cubans into harsh-treatment camps. This helped spark the Spanish-American War.
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Has to do with a meat supplier named samual. Uncle Sam.
A cultural Meltingpot
Valeriano Weyler was called The Butcher.
General V. Weyler was called The Butcher.
General V. Weyler was known as The Butcher during the Spanish-American War
General Valeriano Weyler of the Spanish Army.
Weyler Hildebrand died on November 17, 1944.
John Weyler was born on December 19, 1948.
Svante Weyler was born on November 24, 1953.
Javier Weyler was born on 1975-07-03.
Rex Weyler was born on 1947-09-10.
Weyler Hildebrand was born on January 4, 1890, in Vstervik, Kalmar ln, Sweden.
Walter Weyler has written: 'Vlaamsche toondichters' -- subject(s): Biography, Composers
Scarface was what the Press called himHis nickname among friends was "Snorky"