The Rough Riders (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading)

The memoir offers a vivid account of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry's intense combat during the Spanish-American War, highlighting themes of patriotism and valor. Drawing from the future President's diary, it provides insightful critiques of McKinley's War Department and captures the harrowing experiences faced by soldiers in Cuba as they confronted entrenched Spanish forces. The narrative immerses readers in the challenges and triumphs of war, reflecting on both personal and national significance.