History of War

TIMELINE OF THE… SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR

Source:   This artist’s depiction captures the nature of the US naval victory at the Battle of Manila Bay  

“THE BATTLESHIP USS MAINE EXPLODES AND SINKS IN HAVANA HARBOUR, KILLING MORE THAN 200 AMERICAN SAILORS”

1 May 1898

BATTLE OF MANILA BAY

The US Navy’s Asiatic Fleet under Commodore George Dewey defeats a Spanish naval squadron in the Battle of Manila Bay, deciding

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