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Battle of Manila Bay: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date May 1, 1898
Location Manila • Manila Bay • Philippines
Participants Spain • United States
Context Spanish-American War

Photos

Battle of Manila Bay
USS Boston protected cruiser
Historical map showing Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines, including Manila Bay, Cavite, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas. The map highlights major towns, roads, railways, and bodies of water, with Manila marked prominently near the bay. Produced for the 1902 Encyclopaedia Britannica atlas.
George Dewey
George Dewey
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Related Topics and References

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Timeline

Battle of Manila Bay
Battle of Manila Bay
May 1, 1898
Wreck of the Vizcaya
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
June 1898 - July 1898; July 3, 1898
Rough Riders
Battle of San Juan Hill
July 1, 1898

Key People

Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo
president of Philippines
George Dewey
George Dewey
United States naval commander

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