Siege of Santiago

Siege of Santiago
Part of the Spanish–American War

General Toral's surrender of Santiago to General Shafter, July 13th, 1898, Unknown author
DateJuly 3–17, 1898
Location
Result American-Cuban victory
Belligerents
 United States
Cuban rebels
Spain
German Empire German advisors
Commanders and leaders
José Velázquez
Strength
19,000[1] 13,500[1]
Casualties and losses
1,614 killed and wounded 2,000 killed and wounded
11,500 captured

The siege of Santiago, also known as the siege of Santiago de Cuba (Spanish: Asedio de Santiago de Cuba), was the last major operation of the Spanish–American War on the island of Cuba.

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