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San Juan Hill is the first scenario of the American Campaign in Empire Earth II.
Description[]
Cuba, 1898. The Spanish attempts to solidify their hold on this rich island nation have resulted in several uprisings and horrific atrocities. The plight of the Cuban freedom fighters has not gone unnoticed by the nearby United States. Several newspapers have succeeded in inflaming public opinion against Spain with tales both true and exaggerated of Spanish cruelty. Forced to take a more active role in resolving the situation, or at least in protecting American interests on the island, President McKinley sent the battleship Maine to Havana. Unfortunately for its crew, the Maine would do little but serve as the spark for the Cuban powderkeg. The American forces that were dispatched to force the Spanish out of Cuba were tasked with capturing the city of Santiago and preventing the Spanish fleet from escaping.
Although it is very hard to prove the United States' commitment to peace with respect to the Spanish-American War, it is very easy to prove its commitment to self-determination, or at least a free press. The plight of the Cubans under Spanish rule was an ever-growing issue for the U.S. government for the ten years leading up to the war. Spanish policy with respect to Cuba was harsh to say the least, especially towards Cuban rebels, but it was the American free press that embellished every report coming out of Havana and forced the situation into becoming a concern the U.S. must address. Although most politicians of the day wanted to avoid war, the spark that lit the fire was the sinking of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana Harbor. Whether accident or conspiracy, the U.S. resolved that the situation in Cuba was intolerable and intervention was needed. The American liberation of Cuba was characterized by colorful people like Teddy Roosevelt as well as by horrible truths of warfare like disease and inept officers. Although facing many adversities, the American forces managed to push the Spanish out of Cuba with relative ease. San Juan Hill and the defeat of the Spanish fleet in Manilla Bay showed the rest of the world that the United States was now easily the match of any world power. This fact would be both counted on and overlooked by different European powers in the major conflagration looming on the horizon.
- Move cautiously through the terrain and be on the lookout for Spanish troops.
- Place your field guns on higher terrain.
- Reinforcements will arrive when you achieve objectives.
- Make sure to make use of Roosevelt's Rally and Fire and Maneuver Powers - they may turn the tide of battle!
- Use Medics to heal wounded troops.
Primary Objectives[]
- Kettle Hill
- San Juan Hill
- On to Santiago!
Secondary Objectives[]
- Liberate El Caney
- Guerilla Tactics
Loss Conditions[]
- Teddy Roosevelt must survive
- Maintain troop strength
Walkthrough[]
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Units and Buildings[]
American (Player)[]
- American Riflemen
- American Machine Gunners
- American Mortars
- American Medics
- American Engineers
- American Field Artillery
- American Siege Gun
- Teddy Roosevelt
- Naval
- American Merchant Marine
- American Destroyer
- American Battleship
- Buildings
- Fortress
- Command Tent
- Watch Tower
- Outpost
- Bridge
- Concrete Wall
- Concertina Wire
- Barbed Wire
Cuban (Allies)[]
- Buildings
- City Center
- House
- Market
- Temple
- Warehouse
- Stable
- Farm
- Outpost
- Machinegun Nest
- Barbed Wire
Spanish (Enemy)[]
- Spanish Riflemen
- Spanish Machine Gunners
- Spanish Mortars
- Spanish Field Artillery
- Spanish Dragoon
- Buildings
- City Center
- Fortress
- Barracks
- Factory
- Dock
- Warehouse
- Command Tent
- Machinegun Nest
- Watch Tower
- Concertina Wire
- Barbed Wire