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Surrender of Manila

Name: Surrender of Manila
Start: 1898-08-13
Location: City of Manila

When: August 13, 1898
Where: City of Manila
Part of: Spanish–American War campaign of summer 1898: Cuba, Puerto Rico and Manila

The city of Manila surrendered to the United States on August 13, 1898, ending hostilities in the Philippines.

The Battle of Manila, sometimes called the Mock Battle, took place on August 13, 1898. It occurred at the end of the Spanish–American War, following the blockade of the city by the U.S. Navy commanded by Admiral George Dewey.

Sources

Battle of Manila (1898) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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