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Manila Bay 1898

By Herder, Brian Lane

Manila Bay 1898

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An illustrated history of "the first Pacific War," which saw the United States transform itself into an outward-looking, expansionist great power. In April 1898, the United States and Spain declared war on each other. Led by Commodore George Dewey, the small US Asiatic Squadron departed China and attacked the Spanish naval squadron defending Manila Bay on May 1. Simultaneously, an insurrection under a charismatic young Filipino named Aguinaldo liberated most of the Philippines on its own and laid siege to Manila. This resulted in three warring sides vying for supremacy, with each fixed on their own unique political goals. Here, respected author Brian Lane Herder explores why the 1898 US campaign in the Philippines permanently transformed US foreign policy, and highlights the importance of the Filipino rebels in defeating the Spanish. Illustrated with stunning battlescenes, photographs, and informative maps and diagrams, this work covers the May 1 naval battle between the US and Spanish cruiser squadrons, the May-August Philippines land campaign, the capture of Guam, and the annexation of Hawaii. The resultant work is one of the first to address the entire Pacific theater of the Spanish-American War, including both military and diplomatic developments.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
96
Release Date:
2025-09-25
Publication Date:
2025-09-23
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1472865421
ISBN13:
9781472865427
Weight:
305 g
Height:
187 cm
Width:
248 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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