apr 21, 1898 - Spanish American War
Description:
George Dewey led a U.S. naval squadron into Manila Bay in the Philippines on May 1, 1898, and destroyed the anchored Spanish fleet in a leisurely morning engagement that cost only seven American seamen wounded. An army of regular troops and volunteers under Gen. William Shafter (including Theodore Roosevelt and his 1st Volunteer Cavalry, the “Rough Riders”) landed on the coast east of Santiago and slowly advanced on the city in an effort to force Cervera’s fleet out of the harbour. Santiago surrendered to Shafter on July 17, thus effectively ending the brief but momentous war.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 21, 1898
Now
~ 128 years ago