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Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines, Spanish-American War, 1898
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Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines, Spanish-American War, 1898
Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines, Spanish-American War, 1898. The battle, the first major engagement of the war, resulted in the destruction of the Spanish Pacific Squadron by the US Navys Asiatic Squadron commanded by Admiral George Dewey. A print from Our Country in War and Relations with All Nations, by Murat Halstead, The United Subscription Book Publishers of America, 1898
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Battle Plan Dewey Fleet George Dewey Halstead Murat Murat Halstead Naval Battle Pacific Ocean Philippines Spanish American War United States Navy Us Navy Victory Manila Bay Naval Warfare Warship
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This print captures the historic Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The image showcases the intense naval warfare between the Spanish Pacific Squadron and the US Navy's Asiatic Squadron, led by Admiral George Dewey. As a significant milestone in American military history, this battle marked the first major engagement of the war. The photograph highlights a fleet of ships positioned strategically in Manila Bay, Philippines. With its monochrome aesthetic, it evokes a sense of nostalgia for this pivotal moment in time. The destructive power unleashed upon the Spanish fleet is evident as smoke billows from damaged vessels. The print originates from "Our Country in War and Relations with All Nations" by Murat Halstead, published by The United Subscription Book Publishers of America in 1898. It serves as a visual testament to America's victory over Spain and its growing influence on global affairs at that time. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history, we are reminded not only of Admiral Dewey's strategic brilliance but also of how transportation through water played an essential role in shaping nations' destinies during times of conflict. This print stands as a powerful symbol representing courage, determination, and triumph for both America and its allies during one of their most defining moments on international waters.
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