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[TeamMiniatures]

​Fought between April and August 1898, the Spanish-American War was the result of American concern over Spanish treatment of Cuba, political pressures, and anger over the sinking of USS Maine. Though President William McKinley had wished to avoid war, American forces moved swiftly once it began. In rapid campaigns, American forces seized the Philippines and Guam. This was followed by a longer campaign in southern Cuba which culminated in American victories at sea and on land. In the wake of the conflict, the United States became an imperial power having gained many Spanish territories.

The Battle of San Juan Hill During the Spanish-American War.

Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charged up Kettle Hill.


The fire support of the Gatling gun was a turning point in the battle.


The approach march of the US 71st Infantry Regiment to San Juan Hill.

We are now giving collectors a preview of our new subject, the Spanish-American War.The exact launch date has not yet been determined.
Have a great weekend to all collectors!


T.M. Jack

 

[nysoldiers]

Looking good! When can we expect the Spanish, Cubans and Filipinos?

I live walking distance from Sagamore Hill, Teddy Roosevelt's home, and Oyster Bay where he spent much of his time.
We used to swim off the same beach Roosevelt's family used during their summers on Long Island.
I really look forward to this series!

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi Jack,

Nice sets!
Need to mention that the Gatlings were not the turning point of the battle as the Spaniards had Maxim Machineguns and the dreaded Mauser rifles on their side...the turning point was Ted´s charge of the hill...and the will to fight of the Americans and the lack of guts of the Spaniards to hold ground....
Cheers
A-C

​Fought between April and August 1898, the Spanish-American War was the result of American concern over Spanish treatment of Cuba, political pressures, and anger over the sinking of USS Maine. Though President William McKinley had wished to avoid war, American forces moved swiftly once it began. In rapid campaigns, American forces seized the Philippines and Guam. This was followed by a longer campaign in southern Cuba which culminated in American victories at sea and on land. In the wake of the conflict, the United States became an imperial power having gained many Spanish territories.

The Battle of San Juan Hill During the Spanish-American War.
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Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charged up Kettle Hill.

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The fire support of the Gatling gun was a turning point in the battle.

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The approach march of the US 71st Infantry Regiment to San Juan Hill.

We are now giving collectors a preview of our new subject, the Spanish-American War.The exact launch date has not yet been determined.
Have a great weekend to all collectors!


T.M. Jack

 

[NZGary]

More great additions to my ever growing TM ranges. They pick such good subject matter.

Gary

 

[Spanish soldier]

I do not agree with the arguments of the company exposes on the beginning of the conflict. He speaks only of the argument exposed by USA to justify the beginning of hostilities.

 

[Spanish soldier]

Despite my previous discrepancy, I like the figures and leasing along with Roosevelt some mounted cavalry figures.

 

[Normandy1944]

Bravo,that looks amazing!


Harry

 

[Manila soldier]

Wonderful sculpts and delighted that this range has been produced.
please please bring out some Filipinos.

best
Andrew

:salute::

 

[jazzeum]

I had collected all of the Spanish Cuban American War figures issued by Kings X in the early 2000s so unfortunately I don’t have room for these but they look wonderful and very well done. It would be nice to see the Filipino side of the War which would continue as a war of liberation after Spain had been defeated.

 

[marco55]

Hi Jack,

Nice sets!
Need to mention that the Gatlings were not the turning point of the battle as the Spaniards had Maxim Machineguns and the dreaded Mauser rifles on their side...the turning point was Ted´s charge of the hill...and the will to fight of the Americans and the lack of guts of the Spaniards to hold ground....
Cheers
A-C

I don't agree that the Spanish troops were gutless.They were tough seasoned troops and fought well,better than many people realize.
Mark

 

[nysoldiers]

I am happy that Team included Buffalo soldiers in their mix of figures for the Americans. There were approximately 2000 Black soldiers in Cuba and they were heavily involved in the San Juan Hill battle.
Although the army was segregated they fought side by side with their Caucasian brothers in arms.

 

[Artillery_crazy]

I don't agree that the Spanish troops were gutless.They were tough seasoned troops and fought well,better than many people realize.
Mark

Hi Mark,
I respect your thoughts, but I have read first hand accounts from historical data related to the Puerto Rico garrison, and some of the units stationed in Cuba...that give a different reading.
There were units that stood out but the majority were conscripts not willing to fight guided by officers of questionable caliber..
Cheers
A_C

 

[MikeNick]

I am happy that Team included Buffalo soldiers in their mix of figures for the Americans. There were approximately 2000 Black soldiers in Cuba and they were heavily involved in the San Juan Hill battle.
Although the army was segregated they fought side by side with their Caucasian brothers in arms.

I am eyeing the African-American flagbearer! It would be a fitying tribute to the buffalo soldiers.

 

[marco55]

Hi Mark,
I respect your thoughts, but I have read first hand accounts from historical data related to the Puerto Rico garrison, and some of the units stationed in Cuba...that give a different reading.
There were units that stood out but the majority were conscripts not willing to fight guided by officers of questionable caliber..
Cheers
A_C

Hi AC,
I respect your opinion also and I also shared your opinion until a few years ago and I agree that conscripts really didn't have the will to fight but the Spanish Army was better than they are credited for.It wasn't as one sided on the American side as one is led to believe. https://www.1898miniaturas.com/en/article/joaquin-vara-del-rey-battle-el-caney/
Mark

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi Mark,
I agree with what you say, it was not a pic-nic for the US forces at El Caney and Kettle Hil...But that was the only major stand the Spaniards did in the whole war...after that, and still with sufficent forces at their disposal, they gave up all the land into Havana and Havana itself....
A battle may dictate the turn the war will take if the opposing side already has shaky foundations and that was the overall status of the Spanish Army in Cuba and Puerto Rico.....
I recommend you to read a great book called The Banana Wars - A History of United States Military Intervention in Latin America by Ivan Musicant published by MacMillan. In it you have a detailed description of the full campaign and how after San Juan Hill, the Spanish Army folded .....
It is hard for me to recognize this, for I am a second genration Spaniard with a great interest on Spanish Military History...but facts are facts....
What amazes me is that although on land the Spaniards had more modern equipment such as Mausers and Maxim Machine guns and modern howitzers, while the US could muster a very non homogenious army with single action trapdoor spingfileds and the Krag Johnson rifles and the joke of gatling guns towards the end of the Century when all European Armies were already equiping themselves with belt fed automatic machine guns and boltaction magazine fed rifles..But the sheer numbers gave an advantage to the US. On top of that the island was under the bokade of a modern US Navy that wipped out the outdated Spanish Navy that did put a grand but usless stand outside Havana' s harbour as they did in the Phillipines - Manila Bay but were no match to a modern Navy as the Amercian one was becoming at that time....
Cheers
A_C

Hi AC,
I respect your opinion also and I also shared your opinion until a few years ago and I agree that conscripts really didn't have the will to fight but the Spanish Army was better than they are credited for.It wasn't as one sided on the American side as one is led to believe. https://www.1898miniaturas.com/en/article/joaquin-vara-del-rey-battle-el-caney/
Mark

 

[Spanish soldier]

 

[cantinetozzo]

I'm eager to see how they will render the "rayadillo" uniform of the Spanish troops...