This volume serves as a contemporary record and journalistic account of the pivotal conflicts that redefined the United States' role on the global stage at the turn of the 20th century. The Spanish-American War, starting in 1898, was a brief but transformative conflict, instigated by events like the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. The war led to a swift victory for the United States, culminating in the destruction of the Spanish fleets at Manila Bay and Santiago de Cuba, and the capture of key territories. The book extensively documents these key campaigns, including the exploits of the Rough Riders, the campaign in Puerto Rico, and the final Treaty of Peace with Spain in December 1898. The work's scope immediately extends to the subsequent Philippine-American War, which began when Filipino forces, initially American allies against Spain, resisted the United States' assertion of sovereignty over the islands. Edited by Marshall Everett and featuring contributions like President William McKinley’s official history of the war, the book captures the prevalent military and nationalistic fervor of the American public during this period of dramatic overseas expansion.
Exciting experiences in our wars with Spain and the Filipinos