Battle of San Juan Heights

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath U. S. control over Cuba
U. S. military presence in Puerto Rico
gptkbp:casualties Approximately 1,000 Spanish casualties
Approximately 1,500 American casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Spain
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Arsenio_Linares
gptkb:General_William_R._Shafter
gptkbp:commemoration Memorials and historical sites in Puerto Rico
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for American nationalism
gptkbp:date July 1, 1898
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Siege_of_Santiago_de_Cuba
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between the U. S. and Spain
gptkbp:historical_debate Debate over the effectiveness of U. S. military strategy
Controversy over the role of African American soldiers
Analysis of leadership decisions during the battle
Evaluation of the battle's long-term consequences
Discussion on the impact of media on public perception
gptkbp:historical_impact Shifted power dynamics in the Caribbean
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of San Juan Heights
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Cuban_War_of_Independence
U. S. expansionism
gptkbp:legacy Influenced U. S. military tactics in future conflicts
gptkbp:location gptkb:San_Juan_Heights,_Puerto_Rico
gptkbp:media_coverage Significant media attention in the U. S.
gptkbp:military_conflict Difficult terrain and strong Spanish defenses
gptkbp:military_lessons Importance of combined arms operations
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:Spanish_Army
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Theodore_Roosevelt
gptkb:Rough_Riders
gptkb:African_American_soldiers_of_the_9th_and_10th_Cavalry
gptkbp:outcome U. S. victory led to Treaty of Paris
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Spanish-American_War
gptkbp:political_impact Increased U. S. influence in Latin America
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_El_Caney
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_San_Juan_Hill
gptkb:Battle_of_Kettle_Hill
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the capture of Santiago de Cuba
gptkbp:strategic_goals gptkb:Capture_of_Santiago_de_Cuba
gptkbp:strategy Use of artillery and infantry assaults
gptkbp:tactics Assault on fortified positions
gptkbp:terrain Hilly and fortified area
gptkbp:weather_conditions Hot and humid
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:General_William_R._Shafter
gptkb:Battle_of_Kettle_Hill
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5