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Surrender of Santiago de Cuba

When
July 17, 1898
Where
City of Santiago de Cuba
Part of
Spanish–American War campaign of summer 1898: Cuba, Puerto Rico and Manila

The city of Santiago de Cuba surrendered to U.S. forces on July 17, 1898, following the siege.

Major General William Shafter began the siege on July 3, 1898. The city surrendered just over two weeks later on July 17, 1898. This event concluded the major land operations in the Santiago region.

Sources

  1. Battle of San Juan Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  2. Siege of Santiago Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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