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The '''Battle of Manila Bay''', fought on 1 May, 1898 was one of two main naval actions of the [[Spanish-American War]].
The '''Battle of Manila Bay''', fought on 1 May, 1898 was one of two main naval actions of the [[Spanish-American War]].


A Spanish squadron in ill condition to fight remained at anchor during the morning action and was devastated by the more modern American force.
A Spanish squadron of six [[Protected Cruiser|protected cruisers]] in ill condition to fight and with irresolute officers and crew remained at anchor during the morning action and was devastated by Commodore [[George Dewey]]'s four protected cruisers.


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Revision as of 16:54, 12 September 2012

The Battle of Manila Bay, fought on 1 May, 1898 was one of two main naval actions of the Spanish-American War.

A Spanish squadron of six protected cruisers in ill condition to fight and with irresolute officers and crew remained at anchor during the morning action and was devastated by Commodore George Dewey's four protected cruisers.

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