Labelled a 'splendid little war' by Senator John Hay; the Spanish American War (1898) was a peculiar event in America's history; provoked as much by the press as by political pressures. Here; aided by superbly detailed maps and artwork; the author deals with the clashes at Las Guasimas and El Caney; the capture of San Juan Hill; and the naval battle and siege of Santiago. The war was to mark the end of Spanish sovereignty in her 'New World'; and the establishment of the United States of America as a world power.
#3724931 in Books Greenhill Books 1996-04Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.63 x 5.66 x 8.74l; #File Name: 1853672300480 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I really enjoyed this. I found the part about the British ...By AndrewI really enjoyed this. I found the part about the British perspective from the War of 1812- Battle of New Orleans especially novel.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. war adventures of a soldier of the lineBy Manuel Cartamost of all war historical books of course provide us biographies of great commanders and their battle plans. This book however tells us about the real every day life of the ignored and unsung heroes of the wars.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. twenty five years in rifle brigadeBy Customerpersonal account of fighting in Portugal and Spain against Napoleon armies; very interesting insights on how they did not seem to fear death
