San Juan 1898: Roosevelt's Rough Riders (Trade Editions) - Softcover

Konstam, Angus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841761222 ISBN 13: 9781841761220

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

The background to the Spanish American war lay in the Cuban insurrection of 1895-1898 and the cruelty with which it was suppressed by Cuba's Spanish overlords. The spark which ignited the rising tension into open war was the destruction on 15 February 1898 of the USS Maine with the loss of over 250 men, the result of a mysterious explosion in Havana harbour. A naval court of inquiry blamed Spain and the US declared war on Spain on 25 April. Angus Konstam's fascinating book guides us through the whole Cuban operation which was characterised by appalling command and control and poor reconnaissance. It cost the Americans over 1,500 killed but effectively saw the end of Spain's dominion in the 'New World', and America's emergence as a world power.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The Bringing History to Life collection is made up of Osprey's all-time favourite titles, re-released with striking new covers - selected titles also include visitor information sections.

About the Author:

ANGUS KONSTAM was formerly the Curator of Weapons in the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London, and he now combines a freelance museum consultancy business with a career as a historian and writer. He is the author of over 20 books for this series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1841761222
• ISBN 13: 9781841761220
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Rickman Dave