The Battle of Manila Bay Spanish American War Poster

The Battle of Manila Bay took place on 1 May 1898, during the Spanish-American War. The American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasarón. The engagement took place in Manila Bay in the Philippines, and was the first major engagement of the Spanish-American War. Image reproduction rights can be found in the link near the bottom of this description. This image has been digitally filtered to reduce blurring. This effect is more noticeable the larger the image is. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) Image Reproduction Rights: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2003673012/ manila "manila bay" "battle of manila bay" "spanish american war" "George Dewey" "commodor George Dewey" "Asiatic Squadron" "american Asiatic Squadron" "Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasaron" "Patricio Montojo y Pasaron" "Spanish Pacific Squadron" 1898