Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1902, Volume 8Harper, 1902 |
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... CUBA ) . After war was declared against Spain he was appointed acting rear - admiral by the President , and placed in command of the North Atlantic Squadron over the heads of ten officers his seniors in rank . He was ordered to block ...
... CUBA ) . After war was declared against Spain he was appointed acting rear - admiral by the President , and placed in command of the North Atlantic Squadron over the heads of ten officers his seniors in rank . He was ordered to block ...
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... Cuban coast , her only chance of escape was by superior and sustained speed . When the Vizcaya went ashore the Colon was about 6 miles ahead of the Brooklyn and the Oregon , but her spurt was finished , and the American ships were now ...
... Cuban coast , her only chance of escape was by superior and sustained speed . When the Vizcaya went ashore the Colon was about 6 miles ahead of the Brooklyn and the Oregon , but her spurt was finished , and the American ships were now ...
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... Cubans 17-7-12-25-4 + 10-1st Inf . Cav . Dynamite Gun Gen'l Wood House } Gen'l Sumner Pond San Juan R. Creek Crossing First hill taken by Rough Riders 1 mile Road R. Aguadore Stone Bridge SAN JUAN HILL AND BLOCK - HOUSE - PLAN OF ...
... Cubans 17-7-12-25-4 + 10-1st Inf . Cav . Dynamite Gun Gen'l Wood House } Gen'l Sumner Pond San Juan R. Creek Crossing First hill taken by Rough Riders 1 mile Road R. Aguadore Stone Bridge SAN JUAN HILL AND BLOCK - HOUSE - PLAN OF ...
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... CUBA , July 20 , 1898 . Brig . - Gen . Leonard Wood , commanding 2d Brigade Cavalry Division . SIR , -In obedience to your directions I herewith report on the operations of my regiment from the 1st to the 17th inst . , inclusive . As I ...
... CUBA , July 20 , 1898 . Brig . - Gen . Leonard Wood , commanding 2d Brigade Cavalry Division . SIR , -In obedience to your directions I herewith report on the operations of my regiment from the 1st to the 17th inst . , inclusive . As I ...
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... Cubans , etc. By these means and by chusetts State board of charities ; editor the exertions of the officers , we were able of the Boston Commonwealth , Spring- from time to time to get supplies of beans , field Republican , and Journal ...
... Cubans , etc. By these means and by chusetts State board of charities ; editor the exertions of the officers , we were able of the Boston Commonwealth , Spring- from time to time to get supplies of beans , field Republican , and Journal ...
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