battle of manila bay

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(May 1, 1898) Naval engagement in the Spanish-American War. The U.S. Asiatic Squadron under George Dewey was ordered to sail from its Hong Kong base to destroy the Spanish fleet then in the Philippines. In one morning the guns of Dewey's squadron completely destroyed the Spanish ships anchored in Manila Bay. The Spanish suffered 381 casualties, the Americans fewer than

Manila later surrendered and was occupied by U.S. troops in August. The battle established the U.S. as a major naval power

Silbentrennung

bat·tle of Manil·a bay

Türkische aussprache

bätıl ıv mınîlı bey

Aussprache

/ˈbatəl əv məˈnələ ˈbā/ /ˈbætəl əv məˈnɪlə ˈbeɪ/