may 1, 1898 - Battle of Manila (May 1898)

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Dewey carried out orders May 1 1898; Sailed w/ 6 warships into fortified harbor of Manila, fought w/ stinky 10-ship Spanish fleet; Spanish ships overmatched, quickly destroyed, 400 Span killed, no Amer die; George Dewey = national hero quickly, but in dangerous position; Destroyed enemy fleet but couldn’t storm forts of Manila w/ sailors; Was too nervous, had to wait in bay while troops reinforcements assembled in US; Appearance of German warships deepened tension

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