Event Pacific theatre (Spanish-American War)

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Was the Pacific theatre of the Spanish-American War.

Chronology

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  • May 1898: The first battle between American and Spanish forces was at Manila Bay where, on May 1, Commodore George Dewey, commanding the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron aboard USS Olympia, in a matter of hours defeated a Spanish squadron under Admiral Patricio Montojo.
  • May 1898: The first battle between American and Spanish forces was at Manila Bay where, on May 1, Commodore George Dewey, commanding the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron aboard USS Olympia, in a matter of hours defeated a Spanish squadron under Admiral Patricio Montojo.
  • June 1898: A small U.S. task force under Captain Henry Glass captures Guam.
  • June 1898: A small U.S. task force under Captain Henry Glass captures Guam.

Selected Sources

  • Fredriksen, J.C. (2010): Chronology of American Military History - Volume 1, Facts On File, p.1492
  • Fredriksen, J.C. (2010): Chronology of American Military History - Volume 1, Facts On File, p.1497