This was a very predicable outcome. Spanish regulars, back by militia, are defending the hilltops and the road.Charging up those hills are U.S. volunteers, supported by a dynamite gun.

I got around the Spanish positions very easily. That was the only easy part. The volunteers are trading the shots with superior infantry in entrenchments. The low morale of the Americans resulted in many disrupted and demoralized infantry companies. The dynamite gun was a effective as could be expected, which is to say not at all.

After regrouping from the first assault's failure I had more solid success in the second round. I was still unable to even my first objective. in the 5-6 turns remaining. The game ended in a major Spanish victory.

My cousin and I had a musing discussion about what we learn about the Spanish-American in high school. Assuming the game is an accurate portrayal, now we know why the narrative is all about the navy. 7 scenarios in, the Spanish have won 6 of those (regardless of who had played them).