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The Battle of Santiago, Cuba 1898
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The Battle of Santiago, Cuba 1898
The Battle of Santiago de Cuba, fought between Spain and the United States, was one of the key naval engagements of the SpanishAmerican War, which resulted in the destruction of the Spanish Navys Caribbean Squadron. Date: 3 July 1898
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The Battle of Santiago de Cuba, fought on July 3, 1898, was a pivotal naval engagement of the Spanish-American War. This historic print depicts the momentous clash between the United States and Spain, as the US Navy's Central Atlantic Squadron, under the command of Rear Admiral William Sampson, confronts the Spanish Caribbean Fleet off the coast of Santiago de Cuba. The Spanish fleet, under the command of Admiral Pascual Cervera y Topete, was attempting to escape to the safety of the harbor, but was relentlessly pursued by the US warships. In this dramatic image, several Spanish warships, including the cruisers "Infanta Maria Teresa" and "Cristobal Colon," can be seen engaged in battle with their American counterparts. The US ships, including the battleship "Texas" and the cruiser "New Orleans," are shown firing their powerful guns, sending plumes of smoke and water into the air. The Spanish ships, outmatched and outgunned, are shown returning fire, but it is clear that the outcome of the battle is already decided. The Battle of Santiago de Cuba marked the destruction of the Spanish Caribbean Squadron and effectively ended the Spanish-American War. The United States emerged as a major world power, having gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, as well as Cuba, which was later granted its independence. This print serves as a testament to the bravery and determination of the sailors and soldiers on both sides, and to the significant role that naval warfare played in shaping the modern world.
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