Battle of El Caney was fought on July 1, 1898, during

Battle of El Caney was fought on July 1, 1898, during the Spanish?American War in Cuba. US Forces captured the town and installations to support the main attack on the San Juan Heights. In the background are Spanish ships blockaded in the Santiago Bay by US Navy at far right. The US military used observation balloons during the Santiago Campaign (BSLOC_2017_10_29)

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