List of battles of the Spanish–American War

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The USS Olympia destroying Spanish ships during Battle of Manila Bay, which was the opening battle of the Spanish-American War.

The United States Army fought many battles during Spanish-American War. These are the battles that are designated and recognized by historians.

Overview

Pacific Theater

Philippine Campaign

Battle Date Conclusion
Battle of Manila Bay April 27, 1898 Decisive American victory, American capture of Manila Bay and destruction of Spanish Pacific fleet.[1]
Battle of Manila August 13, 1898 American victory, capture of Manila.[2]

Capture of Guam and other islands

Battle Date Conclusion
Capture of Guam June 20–21, 1898 US victory, capture of Guam from the Spanish.[3]
Capture of Wake Island July 4, 1898 US Victory, capture of Wake Island[3]

Caribbean Theater

Cuban Campaign

Battle Date Conclusion
Battle of Matanzas April 25, 1898 US victory, blockade of the Spanish port of Matanzas.[4]
First Battle of Cardenas May 8, 1898 American victory, Spanish attempts to lift the blockade on Cuba thwarted.[5]
Second Battle of Cardenas May 11, 1898 Spanish victory, loosening of the blockade on Cuba.[5]
Battle of Cienfuegos May 11, 1898 Inconclusive. Americans cut telegraph cable, but suffered heavy casualties.[6]
Battle of Las Guasimas June 24, 1898 American victory, town of Sevilla captured.[7]
Battle of Tayacoba June 30, 1898 Spanish victory, Americans fail to land troops.[8]
First Battle of Manzanillo June 30, 1898 Spanish victory, American gunboats fail to capture Manzanillo harbor.[9]
Battle of El Caney July 1, 1898 Inconclusive. American forces succeeded on capturing El Caney fort and protecting the right flank at San Juan Hill, but suffered delays and heavy casualties.[10]
Second Battle of Manzanillo July 1, 1898 Spanish victory, a second attempt to capture Manzanillo harbor fails.[9]
Battle of San Juan Hill July 1, 1898 American/Cuban victory, capture of San Juan heights.[11]
Battle of Santiago de Cuba July 3, 1898 American victory, destruction of six Spanish ships escaping from Santiago harbor.[12]
Siege of Santiago de Cuba July 3–17, 1898 American/Cuban victory, surrender of the city of Santiago de Cuba.[13]
Third Battle of Manzanillo July 18, 1898 American victory, destruction of Spanish squadron in Manzanillo harbor.[9]
Battle of Nipe Bay July 21, 1898 American victory, sinking of several Spanish ships.[14]
Battle of Mani-Mani July 23, 1898 Spanish victory, American landing fails.[15]

Puerto Rican Campaign

Battle Date Conclusion
Bombardment of San Juan May 12, 1898 Spanish defenses damaged.[16]
Second Battle of San Juan June 22, 1898 US victory, Spanish attempts to break U.S. blockade fails.[16]
Third Battle of San Juan June 28, 1898 Spanish resupply attempts succeed.[16]
Battle of Yauco July 25, 1898 US victory, Spanish forces retreat and fail to destroy rail lines.[17][18]
Battle of Guayama August 5, 1898 US victory, capture of Guayama[19]
Battle of Coamo August 8–9, 1898 US victory, capture of Coamo.[20]
Battle of Fajardo August 8–9, 1898 Inconclusive.[21]
Battle of Silva Heights August 10, 1898 US victory, capture of Silva Heights.[4]
Battle of Mayaguez August 11, 1898 US victory, Spanish forces retreated before the US forces arrived.[4]
Battle of Asomante August 9–13, 1898 Us victory, capture of Asomante. This led to the end of the war in Puerto Rico and the end of the Spanish-American War.[22]

References

Citations

  1. ^ Grant (2008), pp. 241–243
  2. ^ Everett (2013), p. 161.
  3. ^ a b Rivera (2014), p. 6.
  4. ^ a b c Tucker (2009), p. 385.
  5. ^ a b Richard (2001), p. 96.
  6. ^ Beede (2013), p. 104.
  7. ^ Algers (1901), p. 110.
  8. ^ Taussig, Joseph K. (2009). Cherpak, Evelyn (ed.). Three Splendid Little Wars: The Diary of Joseph K. Taussig, 1898-1901. Government Printing Office. p. 9. ISBN 9780160827921.
  9. ^ a b c Everett (2010), pp. 140–143.
  10. ^ Tucker (2009), pp. 398–400.
  11. ^ Tucker (2009), pp. 400–402.
  12. ^ Grant (2008), p. 239.
  13. ^ Algers (1901), pp. 213-215.
  14. ^ Everett (2010), p. 115.
  15. ^ Beede (2013), p. 365.
  16. ^ a b c Beede (2013), p. 364.
  17. ^ Everett (2010), p. 146.
  18. ^ "Battle of Yuaco: Described". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Garnett Company. 25 September 1898. p. 37.
  19. ^ Everett (2010), pp. 147–148.
  20. ^ Everett (2010), pp. 151–155.
  21. ^ Annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy for the Year 1898, Appendix to the Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, p. 656-657. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  22. ^ Everett (2010), p. 156.

Bibliography

  • Alger, Russell A. (1901). The Spanish American War. Harper&Bros. OCLC 923398431. {{cite book}}: Check |first= value (help)
  • Beede, Benjamin R. (2013). The War of 1898 and U.S. Interventions, 1898-1934: An Encyclopedia. Routledge. ISBN 9781136746901.
  • Everett, Marshall (2010). Exciting experiences in our wars with Spain, and the Filipinos. Nabu Press. ISBN 9781176378476.
  • Grant, R. G. (2008). Battle at Sea: 3,000 years of Naval Warfare. Dorling Kimberly. ISBN 978-0-7566-7186-0.
  • Rivera, Jerry M. (2014). Guam USA: America's Forward Fortress In Asia Pacific. Pickle Partners Publishing. ISBN 9781782896777.
  • Simpson, Richard (2001). Building the Mosquito Fleet: The U.S. Navy's First Torpedo Boats. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9780738505084.
  • Tucker, Spencer (2009). U.S. Leadership in Wartime: Clashes, Controversy, and Compromise. Vol. 1. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9781598841725.

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