Abstract
The great national Camp Wikoff has been made the recipient of the returning army of Cuba. Three months ago the invasion of Cuba was ordered. Our troops left the different camps in excellent condition and good cheer to meet the Spanish army in the neighboring island, fully informed and impressed with the events that awaited them. The army of invasion considered it a privilege to be called to the front to represent the military prowess and power of this country. The outside world had no conception of what our army could accomplish at such short notice in a distant tropical country. The authorities, and particularly the medical department, were fully aware of the fact that the invasion of Cuba meant more a battle with climate and disease than the weakened, sickly, half starved Spanish forces. The invasion was planned on the spur of the moment, and the corps were rushed
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