Major-General William Rufus Shafter stayed primarily in the town of Siboney, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War while overseeing military operations. His headquarters were set up in this location after U.S. forces landed on the island in June 1898. Siboney served as a key logistical base for the American troops as they prepared for the assault on Santiago de Cuba. Shafter’s command from Siboney was crucial in coordinating the U.S. efforts in the conflict.
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