History of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, at Santiago
John H. Parker
History of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, at Santiago
John H. Parker · English
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History of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, at Santiago
John H. Parker · English
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PREFACE. On the morning of July 1st, the dismounted cavalry, including my regiment, stormed Kettle Hill, driving the Spaniards from their trenches. After taking the crest, I made the men under me turn and begin volley-firing at the San Juan Blockhouse and intrenchments against which Hawkins’ and Kent’s Infantry were advancing. While thus firing, there suddenly smote on our ears a peculiar drumming sound. One or two of the men cried out, “The Spanish machine guns!” but, after listening a
History of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, at Santiago
John H. Parker
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