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NAVAL BATTLE OF MANILA The American fleet under Dewey totally destroys the Spanish fleet
NAVAL BATTLE OF MANILA The American fleet under Dewey totally destroys the Spanish fleet, with no loss Date: 1 May 1898
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1898 Destroys Dewey Loss Manila Totally
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1 May 1898: The Naval Battle of Manila - A Turning Point in the Spanish-American War The Naval Battle of Manila, fought on 1 May 1898, was a decisive engagement in the Spanish-American War that took place in the waters of Manila Bay, Philippines. In this historic encounter, the American fleet, under the command of Commodore George Dewey, completely annihilated the Spanish fleet, marking a significant victory for the United States. The Spanish fleet, consisting of eight armored cruisers and three torpedo boats, was anchored in the bay, protecting the Spanish colonial capital of Manila. Dewey, with his fleet of eleven ships, including the USS Olympia and USS Boston, approached the Spanish forces under the cover of darkness. The element of surprise was crucial, and Dewey's strategy paid off. At dawn on 1 May, the American fleet opened fire on the unsuspecting Spanish ships. The Spanish, taken by surprise, were unable to mount an effective defense. Within hours, the Spanish fleet was in ruins. The USS Baltimore, leading the American charge, rammed and sank the Spanish flagship, Reina Cristina. The Battle of Manila was a significant turning point in the Spanish-American War. The American victory allowed the United States to establish a naval presence in the Pacific and paved the way for the eventual capture of Manila and the Philippines. The battle resulted in no American losses, making it an impressive feat in military history. This photograph captures the aftermath of the Naval Battle of Manila, with the smoldering wreckage of the Spanish fleet in the foreground and the American fleet in the background, proudly flying their flags. The image serves as a testament to the decisive victory achieved by Commodore Dewey and the United States Navy in the waters of Manila Bay on that fateful day in 1898.
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