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	Topics Battle of El Caney Topic Home The Battle of El Caney was fought on July 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American WarSpanish-American War Summary The Spanish-American War took place in 1898 and resulted in the United States gaining control over the former colonies of Sp... . Background At El CaneyFacts About El Caney El Caney is a small village 4 miles to the northeast of Santiago, Cuba.... , CubaCuba Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, consists of the island of Cuba, the Isle of Youth and adjacent small islands.... , 500 Spanish soldiers under General Joaquín Vara del Rey were instructed to hold the northwest flank of SantiagoSantiago de Cuba Santiago de Cuba is the capital city of Santiago de Cuba Province in eastern Cuba.... against an American advance. Battle Despite having no machine guns or artillery and being denied promised reinforcements, Vara del Rey and his soldiers held over 8,000 Americans from their position for nearly twelve hours, preventing them from sweeping through and overwhelming the defenders of San Juan HillBattle of San Juan Hill The Battle of San Juan Hill was the bloodiest and most famous battle of the Spanish-American War.... . Aftermath The Americans lost over 80 dead and more than 350 wounded. Precise Cuban losses at El Caney are not known, but the Cuban irregulars lost around 150 killed and wounded that day. Over 300 Spanish troops were killed, wounded, or captured. Many have called this engagement proof that, properly led, the Spanish ArmySpanish Army The Spanish Army is one branch of the Spanish Armed Forces, in charge of land operations. ... could have defeated the United States during the Cuban Campaign. External links , by Edward Augustus Johnston, published 1899, hosted by the Features illustrations and information about the Battle of El Caney. See Also Last standLast stand A last stand is a loose military term used to describe a body of troops holding a defensive position in the face of overwhel...