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Bombardment of San Juan
- When
- 12 May 1898
- Where
- San Juan
U.S. Navy warships engaged Spanish fortifications in San Juan, establishing a harbor blockade.
On 12 May 1898, U.S. Navy warships attacked San Juan. The damage to the city was minimal, but the Americans established a blockade in San Juan Bay. This was the first major action of the Puerto Rican Campaign.
Sources
- Bombardment of San Juan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Puerto Rico campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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