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The Battle Of Manila Bay.
Under Commodore George Dewey, the American Asiatic Squadron destroyed the Spanish Pacific Suqadron, which was under Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasaron. This was the first major engagement of the Spanish-American war, and it took place in Manila Bay, in the Phillipines. -
The Battle of Cienfuegos.
The Battle of Cienfuegos was a minor engagement of the Spanish-American War. This battle was intended by the United States to tighten it's blockade of Cuba. The battle was fought because the American troops discovered that the port of Cienfuegos had been provided vital communication through undersea telegraph cables. 52 U.S. volunteers ventured out to destroy the cables, and eventually, were able to cut two of the three cables. -
The Battle Of El Caney.
The Battle Of El Caney was fought shortly before the Battle Of San Juan began. General Henry Lawton attacked the Spanish installation near El Caney. Although this battle was expected to be brief, it continued the entire day, and caused serious casualities amongst the Spanish, and the Americans. -
The Battle Of San Juan.
The Battle Of San Juan(a.k.a.The Battle For San Juan Heights) was a decisive battle, and the most bloodiest, and famous battle of the Spanish-American War. The name San Juan Hills, was given by the Americans, and the San Juan Heights was about two kilometers east of Santiago De Cuba. It was the location of the greatest victory for the Rough Riders. Much of the more brutal fighting was done by African American troops. -
The Battle Of Santiago De Cuba.
The Battle Of Santiago De Cuba, was the largest naval engagement of the Spanish-American War. After the explosion of the USS battleship "Maine," the United States sent two powerful fleets to Cuba. On July 3rd 1898, a battle broke out, and the Spanish fleet was seriously damaged.
