Rough Riders
The rough riders were a voluntary cavalry unit that participated in the Mexican-American war. The legendary rough riders consisted of many different types of individuals. There were many college kids, cowboys, and even Native Americans. The most famous individual in the teddy Roosevelt, a fearless and inspiring leader. Many volunteers were eager to join the cavalry but unfortunately only a small number of men could be accepted. Upon picking the men to serve, the riders completed very standard training. They received uniforms that differed from the normal. These were very plain and tan, therefore the group earned the nickname "Rough Riders" due to their rough looking uniforms. Before leaving for Cuba from Florida, the military group was severely weakened. Many of the men died due to sickness such as malaria. Unable to wait for the required number of ships to come, four sections of the Rough Riders were left behind in Florida and never saw action. Also the unit was not able to take most of their horses with them due to shipping constraints. This was a huge deal considering the fact that the group had been trained for battle on horse back but ended up having to fight on foot. The shipping constraints also only allowed each rider to bring several days worth of food. The riders entered Cuba with low hopes but luckily Teddy Roosevelt was there to cheer everyone up. After setting up camp on the shore, the men had to wait a few days for more supplies to come. However, due to bad shipping only a few more horses were delivered and supplies were still very short. The cavalry unit, now on foot had to march a long ways into the Cuban jungle. Perhaps the most inspiring act of the brought riders was the battle of San Juan Heights. The Rough Riders were under huge disadvantages. Their guns were not as good as the opponents and they were fighting an uphill battle. After engaging the enemy with artillery fire the group of men had to move. They crawled through the river and tall grass in order to avoid getting shot. At the bottom of Kettle Hill they decided to charge. Roosevelt inspired his men and told them he would shoot anyone who did not charge up the hill with him. Roosevelt and his men led the attack. After about 20 minutes of fighting the Rough Riders and the United States army had successfully capture Kettle Hill. Later that day that had captured all of the San Juan Heights area. The day’s long battle had resulted in many casualties but luckily, not many death since the Spanish troops were using bullets that left small and clean wounds. The brave charge at kettle hill earned respect for Teddy Roosevelt and his men. After a few more years of fighting the Spanish finally surrender and the Spanish-American war was over. The Rough Riders returned to Florida where they met up with the 4 sections that were not able to make it to Cuba and were slowly nursed back to health. Many soldiers were sick with malaria and died in the return camp. Despite their early set backs Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders played a crucial role in winning the Spanish-American war.
The rough riders were a voluntary cavalry unit that participated in the Mexican-American war. The legendary rough riders consisted of many different types of individuals. There were many college kids, cowboys, and even Native Americans. The most famous individual in the teddy Roosevelt, a fearless and inspiring leader. Many volunteers were eager to join the cavalry but unfortunately only a small number of men could be accepted. Upon picking the men to serve, the riders completed very standard training. They received uniforms that differed from the normal. These were very plain and tan, therefore the group earned the nickname "Rough Riders" due to their rough looking uniforms. Before leaving for Cuba from Florida, the military group was severely weakened. Many of the men died due to sickness such as malaria. Unable to wait for the required number of ships to come, four sections of the Rough Riders were left behind in Florida and never saw action. Also the unit was not able to take most of their horses with them due to shipping constraints. This was a huge deal considering the fact that the group had been trained for battle on horse back but ended up having to fight on foot. The shipping constraints also only allowed each rider to bring several days worth of food. The riders entered Cuba with low hopes but luckily Teddy Roosevelt was there to cheer everyone up. After setting up camp on the shore, the men had to wait a few days for more supplies to come. However, due to bad shipping only a few more horses were delivered and supplies were still very short. The cavalry unit, now on foot had to march a long ways into the Cuban jungle. Perhaps the most inspiring act of the brought riders was the battle of San Juan Heights. The Rough Riders were under huge disadvantages. Their guns were not as good as the opponents and they were fighting an uphill battle. After engaging the enemy with artillery fire the group of men had to move. They crawled through the river and tall grass in order to avoid getting shot. At the bottom of Kettle Hill they decided to charge. Roosevelt inspired his men and told them he would shoot anyone who did not charge up the hill with him. Roosevelt and his men led the attack. After about 20 minutes of fighting the Rough Riders and the United States army had successfully capture Kettle Hill. Later that day that had captured all of the San Juan Heights area. The day’s long battle had resulted in many casualties but luckily, not many death since the Spanish troops were using bullets that left small and clean wounds. The brave charge at kettle hill earned respect for Teddy Roosevelt and his men. After a few more years of fighting the Spanish finally surrender and the Spanish-American war was over. The Rough Riders returned to Florida where they met up with the 4 sections that were not able to make it to Cuba and were slowly nursed back to health. Many soldiers were sick with malaria and died in the return camp. Despite their early set backs Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders played a crucial role in winning the Spanish-American war.
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