Product Description
This vintage illustrated poster depicts the great naval battle off Cavite (Manila Bay), fought May 1st, 1898.
The Battle of Manila Bay took place on 1 May 1898, during the Spanish-American War. The American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey engaged the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasarón and destroyed the Spanish squadron. The engagement took place in Manila Bay, the Philippines, and was the first major engagement of the Spanish-American War.
Historical references courtesy of wikipedia.org
Additional Information
| Photo Date | 1800s |
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