In the battle which ensued and which resulted in the capture of the positions commanding Santiago and the bay, the Rough Riders took a leading part, storming one of the San Juan heights, which they christened Kettle Hill, with Roosevelt leading the men in person.
Lodge describes the bravery and leadership of Roosevelt and his regiment during a crucial battle in the Spanish-American War.
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