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Engagement at Manila Bay

When
1 May 1898
Where
Manila Bay, Philippines
Part of
Battle of Manila Bay: Dewey destroys the Spanish squadron

Dewey's Asiatic Squadron engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron in Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, the first major engagement of the war.

The battle, also known as the Battle of Cavite, took place in Manila Bay. The US squadron arrived near Cavite and engaged the Spanish around 5:00 AM. Dewey's victory was achieved without a single combat death, and it was the first major engagement of the Spanish–American War.

Sources

  1. Battle of Manila Bay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. Patricio Montojo y Pasarón Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-12
  3. George Dewey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-12

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