Spanish–American War campaign of summer 1898: Cuba, Puerto Rico and Manila (1898)

The summer 1898 campaign involved U.S. forces defeating Spanish troops in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Key events included the Battle of San Juan Hill, the naval Battle of Santiago de Cuba, the surrender of Santiago, the landing at Guánica Bay, and the surrender of Manila. These actions concluded hostilities in Cuba and the Philippines before the Treaty of Paris.

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Background and detail

Background. The Spanish–American War was fought between Spain and the United States in 1898. In Cuba, American forces engaged Spanish troops, leading to significant battles. In the Philippines, Commodore Dewey's squadron blockaded Manila after the victory at Manila Bay. The conflict concluded with hostilities ending in August 1898, prior to the formal peace treaty.

Cuba Campaign. U.S. forces under William Rufus Shafter fought Spanish troops at San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898. This victory aided the Siege of Santiago. On July 3, the U.S. Navy destroyed the Spanish Caribbean Squadron at Santiago de Cuba. The city surrendered on July 17, 1898, ending major combat operations in that region.

Puerto Rico and Manila. The invasion of Puerto Rico began with a landing at Guánica Bay on July 25, 1898. In the Philippines, hostilities ended with the surrender of Manila on August 13, 1898. This engagement occurred at the end of the war, following the blockade of the city by the U.S. Navy.

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