Historical Events tagged with "william-sampson"
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Military & Warfare
American Victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba
July 3rd, 1898 126 years ago
In a decisive naval engagement, the American squadron, commanded by William T. Sampson, launched a coordinated attack against the Spanish fleet led by Pascual Cervera y Topete in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. The battle commenced after weeks of blockade which effectively trapped the Spanish forces. Despite the fierce defense put up by Cervera's squadron, the overwhelming firepower and tactics of Sampson's fleet led to quick destruction of the Spanish ships. This encounter solidified American naval dominance in the Caribbean.
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