Inside the Spanish-American War
Subtitle: a history based on first-person accounts
By: James M. McCaffrey.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780786441501
Subjects: Spanish-American War, 1898; Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Campaigns
Description: "This is the story of the Spanish-American War, told from the perspective of the soldiers, sailors and marines in the field and the reporters who covered their efforts. Concentration on the daily lives of these people provides insight into the often overlooked facets of a soldier's life"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: From Cuban revolution to American war with Spain; title: Dewey's battle for Manila Bay; title: Mobilizing for war; title: Naval blockade of Cuba; title: Fifth Corps' baptism of fire; title: Heavy fighting in Cuba; title: Naval battle forces surrender; title: Eighth Corps to Manila; title: The Philippines campaign; title: The Puerto Rico campaign.