Spanish–American War (aug 5, 1898 – apr 25, 1899)
Description:
The Spanish–American War was fought between the United States and Spain in 1898. Hostilities began in the aftermath of the internal explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in Cuba, leading to U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of IndependenceAdded to timeline:
Date:
aug 5, 1898
apr 25, 1899
~ 8 months