Who led the Rough Riders in the battle of San Juan Hill?

Answer 1

A volenteer Cavalry Regiment later called the Rough Riders, consisted of cowboys, college students and adventurers. -There were about 1000-2000 members -On July 1, 1898, Americans started to attack ridges around Santiago. Roosevelt's Rough Riders, were included in this attack. The RR's charged up San Juan Hill near Santiago. -They were then Joined by black soldiers and felt fearless.

Answer 2

Most would say Theodore Roosevelt, but this was not entirely correct. Colonel Leonard Wood was the Commander, and TR was the Lieutenant Colonel (Executive Officer) and this was true from fornation until they were preparing to take San Juan Hill on 1 Jukt 1898. At that moment Colonel Wood was advanced to Brigadier General and took command of a Cavalry Brigade which included the Rough Riders. At that point Roosevelt commanded.

Answer 3

The commander of the Rough Riders was Colonel Leonard Wood. Second in command was Theodore Roosevelt (later a US Vice President and President).

Answer 4

Colonel Leonard Wood until he was promoted to command a Brigade of Cavalry, at which time the command was turned over to Theodore Roosevelt.

Answer 5

Theodore Roosevelt

Answer 6

Col. Leonard Wood.

Answer 7

Bob Palmer