Spanish–American War
1898
A short war fought in two oceans. Dewey destroyed the Spanish Pacific squadron at Manila Bay in a morning, and ten weeks later Cervera's squadron was wiped out trying to break out of Santiago de Cuba.
How the fleets moved
Click a route to see which ships made it, or a battle for its summary. Routes are approximate.
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American movement
Spanish movement
Battle (size: ships engaged)
Routes are approximate.
Battles
In date order.
Fleets
Each navy's ships in the war, from its biggest down.