U.S. Troops Making Military Road In Front Of Santiago (1898 Original Black & White Film)

This fascinating black and white film from 1898 takes you behind the scenes of the Spanish-American War. Witness the dedicated efforts of the 34th Michigan Regiment under Captain Dodd. The soldiers are clearing brush and diligently working with picks and shovels to build a road, making way for crucial siege guns to reach the front lines. A glimpse into the unseen but essential work that paves the way for victory in wartime.

Source :
Paley, W. D., Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1898) Troops making military road in front of Santiago. United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98501080