The Spanish soldiers inflicted 1,400 casualties on the US in a matter of minutes. JSTOR ( August 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)ĭuring the 1898 war with Spain, the Mauser M1893 used by the Spanish Army gained a deadly reputation, particularly from the Battle of San Juan Hill, where 750 Spanish regulars significantly delayed the advance of 15,000 US troops armed with outclassed Springfield Krag–Jørgensen bolt-action rifles and older single-shot Springfield trapdoor rifles.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: "M1903 Springfield" – news Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources.
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