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Who gave permission to make the charge across the wide valley?
Who gave permission to make the charge across the wide valley?
- Captain Dimmick
- Major Jenkins
- Captain McBlain
- General Sumner (correct)
Which regiment was still under a heavy fire on Kettle Hill?
Which regiment was still under a heavy fire on Kettle Hill?
- Colored regulars
- Third Cavalry (correct)
- Ninth
- Rough Riders
Who was in command of the Ninth regiment at the time?
Who was in command of the Ninth regiment at the time?
- Captain Dimmick (correct)
- Captain Taylor
- Captain McBlain
- Major Jenkins
Who outstripped the rest of the men during the charge?
Who outstripped the rest of the men during the charge?
Who kept a considerable force in reserve on Kettle Hill?
Who kept a considerable force in reserve on Kettle Hill?
What was the response of the other regiments when the speaker taunted them for not following?
What was the response of the other regiments when the speaker taunted them for not following?
Who led a mixed group of Rough Riders and his troop during the charge?
Who led a mixed group of Rough Riders and his troop during the charge?
What did the speaker's group encounter when they reached the trenches?
What did the speaker's group encounter when they reached the trenches?