History, causes, course and facts about the Spanish-American War. Under this tag, all facts about the Spanish-American War are related in subsequent posts.
Arlington. cr: HC The war had ended with a total US victory. 385 Americans died in the battles, but almost another 2,000 died from disease during the war. By end…
Manila 1899. cr: HC After Dewey's victory at Manila Bay, he did not have the ability to capture the city. He requested troops from the United States. While he waited…
Spanish Soldiers 1899. cr: HC Once the Americans had captured San Juan Hill the future of Santiago was a foregone conclusion, if the Americans just held on. The end came…
San Juan Hill. cr: History Central The road towards Santiago was now open. The going was difficult with a narrow path through the jungle. At the end of the trail…
Rough Riders. cr: History Central The American fleet's first task was to locate Cervera's fleet. Cerevera was found in Santiago Cuba, and the American fleet blockaded him in port. The…
New York. cr: History Central SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR: During the period leading up to the declaration of war President McKinley asked for and received an immediate appropriation of 50 million dollars.…
Manila Bay. cr: History Central Even before war broke out Assistant Naval secretary Teddy Roosevelt had sent Admiral Dewey commander of US naval forces in the western to be prepared…
War fever had been developing against the Spanish government. The Spanish who were still colonial occupiers of Cuba and Puerto Rico were very unpopular in the Untied States. The USS…