After rebellion broke out in Cuba in 1895, the Spanish-American war began when reports of Spain’s vicious military tactics led to public outcry in the United States. The destruction of an American battleship, the USS Maine, and the U.S.Shipp (1861-1898) of Lincolnton, N.C. Image from Google Books. At the time of the Spanish-American War, the North Carolina State Guard contained five divisions ...The Spanish-American War really only lasted about ten weeks (the buildup and decision to go to war took longer than the war itself), but a peace treaty was not signed until December of 1898. This was an event that was the tipping point for the end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the US as a formidable player on the world stage.The Spanish–American War brought an end to almost four centuries of Spanish presence in the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific. The defeat and loss of the Spanish Empire's last remnants was a profound shock to Spain's national psyche and provoked a thorough philosophical and artistic reevaluation of Spanish society known as the Generation of '98 ...On December 10, 1898, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Spanish-American War. Most of the countries addressed by the treaty had been fighting for their freedom from Spain for decades, such as the Cuban soldiers in the photo. None of them were represented at the signing of the treaty. (Learn more about the three wars that Cubans fought ...Boston, Massachusetts: Society of Colonial Wars, 1978. FS Library book 974.4 M2mc Gives in-depth information about the years of turmoil among the French, Indians, and Colonists. It includes details about forming the militia force to combat the unrest. ... The index covers veterans of the Civil War, Spanish‑American War, …Nov 25, 2019 · To conclude, the author sums up the impact of yellow journalism on the Spanish-American War in contrast to the other presented significant causes. We are now in the 21st century and confronted with a wider variety of media than ever before consisting not only of newspapers and radio, but also of television and the internet. Jul 26, 2022 · Best war novels. 1. All Quiet On The Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque. Buy the book now from Amazon. The definitive anti-war book. Written by a veteran of the First World War, it recounts in horrific and spellbinding detail the real life experience of war. Author: H. Walkenhorst-Eng Title: Map of the Spanish and American Trenches on the South of Manila Date: August 1898 Scale: Scale not provided Dimension: 47.5 X 37.5 cm Call No.: United States War * Spanish-American War * Philippines * South Manila* 1898 * Walkenhorst Description:Map paper on top of canvas. Legend shows American, Spanish, and ...An illustration of an open book. Books. An illustration of two cells of a film strip. Video. An illustration of an audio speaker. Audio An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. ... Record of Indiana volunteers in the Spanish-American war 1898-1899; by Indiana. Adjutant General's Office; Indiana. General Assembly, 61st, 1899. Publication date 1900The Little War Of Private Post: An Artist-Soldier’s Memoir Of The Spanish-American War - Kindle edition by Post, Charles Johnson. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Little War Of Private Post: An Artist-Soldier’s Memoir …The former book editor of Reader's Digest , Blow offers vivid set pieces on familiar personalities (Theodore Roosevelt, George Dewey, Spanish Adm. Pascual ...This an epic and thorough book on the Spanish-American War of 1898, one of the lesser known wars in American and world history, but nonetheless very important.McKinley’s reticence to involve the United States changed in February 1898. He had ordered one of the newest navy battleships, the USS Maine, to drop anchor off the coast of Cuba in order to observe the situation, and to prepare to evacuate American citizens from Cuba if necessary. Shipp (1861-1898) of Lincolnton, N.C. Image from Google Books. At the time of the Spanish-American War, the North Carolina State Guard contained five divisions ...The Cuban War of Independence (Spanish: Guerra de Independencia cubana), also known in Cuba as The Necessary War (Spanish: La Guerra Necesaria), fought from 1895 to 1898, was the last of three liberation wars that Cuba fought against Spain, the other two being the Ten Years' War (1868–1878) and the Little War (1879–1880). The final three …A History of the Spanish-American War of 1898. (Freeport, New York: Books for Libraries Press, 1971). Trask, David F. The War with Spain in 1898. (New York: Macmillan, 1981). Venzon, Anne Cipriano. The Spanish-American War: An Annotated Bibliography. Vol. 11 of Wars of the United States. (New York: Garland Publishing, 1990).Spanish-American War: A Resource Guide. The Spanish-American War (1898) was a conflict between the U.S. and Spain, ending with the loss of Spain’s overseas empire and the U.S. emerging as a world power. This guide compiles digital material, external websites, and a selected print bibliography.This an epic and thorough book on the Spanish-American War of 1898, one of the lesser known wars in American and world history, but nonetheless very important.The book follows the standard Osprey format whereby the work focuses primarily on the uniforms and equipment of all sides during the Spanish-American War. If one wants to gain my info on the tactics and more in-depth history of the conflict then one must find another book that is more than 65 pages.Louis Pérez, Jr., The War of 1898: The United States and Cuba in History and Historiography (1998) Cuban historian Louis Pérez explains the ways in which American politicians and historians have erased Cubans from the Spanish-American War.Louis Pérez, Jr., The War of 1898: The United States and Cuba in History and Historiography (1998) Cuban historian Louis Pérez explains the ways in which American politicians and historians have erased Cubans from the Spanish-American War.May 14, 2010 · Causes: Remember the Maine! War Is Declared. Spanish American War Begins. Treaty of Paris. Impact of the Spanish-American War. The Spanish-American War was an 1898 conflict between the United ... On February 15, 1898, the U.S. battleship Maine, patrolling in the Havana harbor, suffered a massive explosion. The ship was lost along with 260 crewman. The incident destroyed relations between Spain and the U.S. and catalyzed the Spanish-American War, though no proof has ever emerged that Spain was involved.Nov 25, 2019 · To conclude, the author sums up the impact of yellow journalism on the Spanish-American War in contrast to the other presented significant causes. We are now in the 21st century and confronted with a wider variety of media than ever before consisting not only of newspapers and radio, but also of television and the internet. The Mexican American War began on April 25, 1846. The war lasted two years losing many men on both sides. The Mexican war was the third major fought by the United States. In 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla triggers the beginning of …Sep 18, 2016 · Verified Purchase. The Spanish American War of 1898 was a war that lasted only ten weeks, but it had one of the biggest impacts of any war on the configuration of global powers. It effected the role the US would play in world affairs from that time until today. It ended the world power of Spain. This began the Philippine–American War, which would cost far more money and take far more lives than the Spanish–American War. Some 126,000 American soldiers would be committed to the conflict; 4,234 Americans died, [331] as did 12,000–20,000 Philippine Republican Army soldiers who were part of a nationwide guerrilla movement of at least ...For a detailed examination of U.S. ship movements prior to hostilities with Spain see French Ensor Chadwick, The Relations of the United States and Spain, The Spanish-American War, 2 vols. (New York: Russell & Russell, 1968), 1: 3-2, 401, and Appendix to the Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation , 21-29, 37-43.Apr 1, 1999 · This was an awesome book! Post is a charming writer and his book is extremely easy to read. The pages passed by rather quickly. Great stories (some humorous) and a great storyteller -- he made me feel the action and inaction, too. It's not a book about the Spanish-American War, but a book by a soldier during that war and his experiences. 2014-18 Commissioning Editor, Atlantic World Field, Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Latin American History. 2006 Visiting Scholar, Institute for the Study of the Americas, University of London. 2003-19 Associate Professor, University of Guelph, Canada. 2001-02 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores - Mexico.Sep 19, 2016 · The result was a series of bloody battles fought in both the Caribbean and the Pacific over Spanish territorial holdings. This eBook takes the reader on a journey from what set the stage for war to the aftermaths that continue to impact each of the players in the present day. The Spanish-American War and the resulting acquisition of colonies prompted heated debates in the United States about what it meant to be American. These debates may well be among the most important consequences of the war for the nation. ... But as Immerman demonstrates in this timely and provocative book, liberty and empire …1895–1898. Yellow journalism was a style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. During its heyday in the late 19th century it was one of many factors that helped push the United States and Spain into war in Cuba and the Philippines, leading to the acquisition of overseas territory by the United States. The Spanish executed members of the crew, almost causing a war at a time when the outcome might well have been different. Shifting from the American scene, Werstein narrates the Cuban moves for independence and the Spanish responses thereto. The first Cuban insurrection, the Ten Years' War, ended with successful negotiations in 1878.James McGrath Morris is the author of The Ambulance Drivers: Hemingway, Dos Passos, and a Friendship Made and Lost in War, which the Economist said was “as readable as a novel.”. His previous work, Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne, The First Lady of the Black Press was a New York Times bestseller. His next book is Tony Hillerman: A Life.The Mexican American War began on April 25, 1846. The war lasted two years losing many men on both sides. The Mexican war was the third major fought by the United States. In 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla triggers the beginning of …The United States in the Spanish-American War (The Young People's History of America's Wars Series) Don Lawson, Robert F. McCullough. Published by HarperCollins, 1976. ISBN 10: 0200001639 ISBN 13: 9780200001632 Spanish–American War. Spain relinquishes sovereignty over Cuba; cedes Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippine Islands to the United States. $20 million paid to Spain by the United States for infrastructure owned by Spain. The higher naval losses may be attributed to the disastrous naval defeats inflicted on the Spanish at Manila Bay and Santiago ...May 21, 1997 · The book offers a clear and concise account of the Spanish - American War fought in 1898. The author reveals the reasons and circumstances leading up to this conflict after giving an account of Commodore George Dewey's attack on the Spanish squadron under the command of Rear Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasaron at Manila Bay on the 1st May 1898. Spanish-American War (1898), conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America. The U.S. emerged from the war a world power, and Spain, ironically, experienced a cultural renaissance. 68 motion pictures, produced between 1898 and 1901, of the Spanish-American War and the subsequent Philippine Revolution The Philippine-American War (1899-1902) History of the Philippine Insurrection Against the United States, 1899-1903, and Documents Relating to the War Department Project for Publishing of History, 1899-1903 …This began the Philippine–American War, which would cost far more money and take far more lives than the Spanish–American War. Some 126,000 American soldiers would be committed to the conflict; 4,234 Americans died, [331] as did 12,000–20,000 Philippine Republican Army soldiers who were part of a nationwide guerrilla movement of at least ...Cuban Theatre of the Spanish–American War. Destruction of Admiral Cervera's Spanish Fleet off Santiago de Cuba. 1898. Hostilities started hours after the declaration of war when a U.S. contingent under Admiral William T. Sampson blockaded several Cuban ports. The Americans decided to invade Cuba in Oriente where the Cubans were able to co ...The Spanish-American War (1898) was a conflict between the U.S. and Spain, ending with the loss of Spain's overseas empire and the U.S. emerging as a world power. This guide compiles digital material, external websites, and a selected print bibliography. to ask a librarian for help. Chat with a librarian Monday through Friday, 12-4pm Eastern ...Aug 17, 1986 · G. J. A. O'Toole colorfully depicts the sweep of events and also presents new findings on the mysterious mission of the Maine and on the part played by Washington in the expansion of the conflict. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now. The Spanish American War was fought between the United States and Spain in 1898. The war was fought largely over the independence of Cuba. Major battles took place in the Spanish colonies of Cuba and the Philippines. The war began on April 25, 1898 when the United States declared war on Spain. The fighting ended with a U.S. victory three and a ...The Spanish-American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, the result of American intervention in the Cuban War of Independence. American attacks on Spain's Pacific possessions led to involvement in the Philippine Revolution and ultimately to the Philippine - American War and the acquisition of the Philippines as an ... Author: H. Walkenhorst-Eng Title: Map of the Spanish and American Trenches on the South of Manila Date: August 1898 Scale: Scale not provided Dimension: 47.5 X 37.5 cm Call No.: United States War * Spanish-American War * Philippines * South Manila* 1898 * Walkenhorst Description:Map paper on top of canvas. Legend shows American, Spanish, and ...US victory. Spain cedes Spanish Florida to the United States in the Adams–Onís Treaty of 1819. The United States forcibly relocates Seminole in northern Florida to a reservation in the center of the peninsula in the Treaty of Moultrie Creek of 1823. James Monroe. Arikara War. (1823) Part of the American Indian Wars.The Spanish American War of 1898 was fought between theSpaniards and the Americans. The war between the twonations took place when Cuba was fighting for itsindependence. The war had brought an end to Spanish rule onWestern Hemisphere and established the United States ofAmerica as a Pacific Power. With their victory in the warUnited States drafted a treaty which obligated Spain tosurrender all ... American Military History, Volume 1. “Emergence to World Power 1898-1902.” U.S. Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/books/AMH-V1/ch15.The Spanish-American War was an 1898 conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the western...On 21 April, the President ordered the Navy to begin the blockade of Cuba, and Spain followed with a declaration of war on 23 April. Congress responded with a formal declaration of war on 25 April, made retroactive to the start of the blockade. International law required a blockade to be effective in order to be legal.On the Great Highway. Claims of Terrorism Spur the Spanish-American War.. Book excerpt. By: James Creelman Date: 1901 Source: Excerpt from On the Great Highway: The Wanderings and Adventures of a Special Correspondent, by James Creelman (Boston: Lothrup, 1901), chapter 9, "Familiar Glimpses of Yellow Journalism." About the Author: …Appears in 24 books from 1898-1993. Page 280 - ... honorable burial to the dead of the vanquished, have cured their wounded with great humanity, have respected and cared …Book Sources: Spanish-American War A selection of books/e-books available in Trible Library. Click the title for location and availability information. ...Image 5 of The Spanish-American War, THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR By R. A. ALGER SECRETARY OF WAR, MARCH 5, 1 897 TO AUGUST I, 1899 IV IT I I MATS NEW YORK AND LONDON HARPER BROTHERS PUBLISHERS MCMI. Image 6 of The Spanish-American War, THF LIBRARY OP CONGRESS, Tw Copies Rec^ivep OCT, 10 901 COPVBIOHT rn-rtrr class a XXo.James McGrath Morris is the author of The Ambulance Drivers: Hemingway, Dos Passos, and a Friendship Made and Lost in War, which the Economist said was “as readable as a novel.”. His previous work, Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne, The First Lady of the Black Press was a New York Times bestseller. His next book is Tony Hillerman: A Life.The Spanish-American War really only lasted about ten weeks (the buildup and decision to go to war took longer than the war itself), but a peace treaty was not signed until December of 1898. This was an event that was the tipping point for the end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the US as a formidable player on the world stage.The Spanish-American War was preceded by three years of intense fighting by Cuban revolutionaries who sought to gain independence from Spanish colonial rule. From 1895–98, the conflict in Cuba captured the attention of the American public mostly because of the economic and political instability within close geographical proximity to the United States. The U.S. press and political ...Summary. Driven by its pro-war press, hailing Cuba's fight for independence and alleging sabotage of the USS Maine (which killed 262, including blacks), America declared war on Spain in 1898 and wrested much of her empire. African Americans, if wary of imperialists, were patriotic.This presentation features 68 motion pictures, produced between 1898 and 1901, of the Spanish-American War and the subsequent Philippine Revolution. The Spanish-American War was the first U.S. war in which the motion picture camera played a role. These films were made by the Edison Manufacturing Company and the American Mutoscope & Biograph Company and consist of actualities filmed in the ... Shipp (1861-1898) of Lincolnton, N.C. Image from Google Books. At the time of the Spanish-American War, the North Carolina State Guard contained five divisions ...World War I was an international historical event. Many battles were fought around the world with volunteers and enlisted soldiers. The causes of the war, devastating statistics and interesting facts are still studied today in classrooms, h...Key Events Surrounding the Spanish-American War. Spanish Colonize Cuba. 1500 ... Mahan book advocates U.S. taking Caribbean as colonies. 1890. Frederick ...The book on Spanish American was historically accurate with details that United States experience for first time a world powerhouse and Phillipine,Cuban,Puerto Rico and Guam became part USA dynasty!!! The book demonstrates that USA needed this time of recognition to the world that after civil war that USA was a nation united not divided. Spanish-American War (1898), conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America. The U.S. emerged from the war a world power, and Spain, ironically, experienced a cultural renaissance.Spanish–American War. Spain relinquishes sovereignty over Cuba; cedes Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippine Islands to the United States. $20 million paid to Spain by the United States for infrastructure owned by Spain. The higher naval losses may be attributed to the disastrous naval defeats inflicted on the Spanish at Manila Bay and Santiago ...buffalo soldier; Spanish-American WarLibrary of Congress, Washington, D.C. (reproduction no. LC-USZ62-57107) The other major fighting during the war took place in Cuba. The U.S. troops sent there included buffalo soldiers (the nickname given to members of African American cavalry regiments of the U.S. Army) and Theodore Roosevelt’s regiment of …20 jul 2023 ... The Spanish-American War was preceded by three years of intense fighting by Cuban revolutionaries who sought to gain independence from ...The Spanish-American War This program presents the Spanish-American War as the defining event of America's rise to superpower status. See full details Directed by Sammy Jackson, Narrated by Fritz Weaver, Produced by Sammy Jackson, In As It Happened (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 1 hour 14 minutes Play Cite ShareHistory >> US History before 1900. The Spanish American War was fought between the United States and Spain in 1898. The war was fought largely over the independence of Cuba. Major battles took place in the Spanish colonies of Cuba and the Philippines. The war began on April 25, 1898 when the United States declared war on Spain.World War I was an international historical event. Many battles were fought around the world with volunteers and enlisted soldiers. The causes of the war, devastating statistics and interesting facts are still studied today in classrooms, h...James McGrath Morris is the author of The Ambulance Drivers: Hemingway, Dos Passos, and a Friendship Made and Lost in War, which the Economist said was “as readable as a novel.”. His previous work, Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne, The First Lady of the Black Press was a New York Times bestseller. His next book is Tony Hillerman: A Life.Nov 10, 2019 · The Spanish-American War really only lasted about ten weeks (the buildup and decision to go to war took longer than the war itself), but a peace treaty was not signed until December of 1898. This was an event that was the tipping point for the end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the US as a formidable player on the world stage. Spanish–American War (1898) Spain during World War I (1914–1918) Rif War (–1927) Dictatorship of Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) Dictablanda of Dámaso Berenguer (1930–1931) ... In his 1961 book, Spanish archbishop Antonio Montero Moreno, who at the time was director of the journal Ecclesia, ...The Spanish-American War was a classic example of the “Thucydides Trap,” in which tensions between a declining power, Spain, and a rising power, the United States, resulted in war. By the end ...Sep 19, 2016 · The result was a series of bloody battles fought in both the Caribbean and the Pacific over Spanish territorial holdings. This eBook takes the reader on a journey from what set the stage for war to the aftermaths that continue to impact each of the players in the present day. The Spanish-American War really only lasted about ten weeks (the buildup and decision to go to war took longer than the war itself), but a peace treaty was not signed until December of 1898. This was an event that was the tipping point for the end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the US as a formidable player on the world stage.Breathe life into the pages of history with this fascinating nonfiction reader that focuses on The Spanish-American War. This valuable e-Book engages ...Spanish treatment of the Native Americans was poor. Spanish explorers considered the natives inferior. Consequently, they forcibly converted natives to Christianity, confined them to slavery and murdered them.The Cuban movement for independence from Spain in 1895 garnered considerable American support. When the USS Maine sank, the United States believed the tragedy was the result of Spanish sabotage and declared war on Spain. The Spanish-American War lasted only six weeks and resulted in a decisive victory for the United States.
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The War Lovers is a very well written account of the Spanish-American War, a war that was largely forgotten to history. Thomas tells the story of the war and the events leading to it through the eyes of five men: Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, Thomas Reed, William James, and William Randolph Hearst.William McKinley served in the U.S. Congress, as governor of Ohio and as 25th U.S. president during the Spanish-American War before his assassination in 1901.The Spanish-American War was a classic example of the “Thucydides Trap,” in which tensions between a declining power, Spain, and a rising power, the United States, resulted in war. By the end ...Cuban Theatre of the Spanish–American War. Destruction of Admiral Cervera's Spanish Fleet off Santiago de Cuba. 1898. Hostilities started hours after the declaration of war when a U.S. contingent under Admiral William T. Sampson blockaded several Cuban ports. The Americans decided to invade Cuba in Oriente where the Cubans were able to co ...The Spanish-American War was a classic example of the “Thucydides Trap,” in which tensions between a declining power, Spain, and a rising power, the United States, resulted in war. By the end ...Jul 14, 2023 · The war was also the first successful test of the new armored navy. Interest in the Spanish-American War is therefore increasing, and along with it, a desire on the part of many people to learn more about the 280,564 sailors, marines, and soldiers who served, of whom 2,061 died from various causes. Summary. Driven by its pro-war press, hailing Cuba's fight for independence and alleging sabotage of the USS Maine (which killed 262, including blacks), America declared war on Spain in 1898 and wrested much of her empire. African Americans, if wary of imperialists, were patriotic.22.2 The Spanish-American War and Overseas Empire. In the wake of the Civil War, American economic growth combined with the efforts of Evangelist missionaries to push for greater international influence and overseas presence. By confronting Spain over its imperial rule in Cuba, the United States took control of valuable territories in Central ...Yellow Journalism and the Rise of American Anger: 1895-1897. The Maine Explosion: 1898. US Goes to War: 1898. Dewey and the Philippines: 1898. American Imperialism: 1898. …An authority on the US Army of the 19th century transports readers back to this first war fought by the US as a global superpower and the subsequent campaign in the Phillippines, a guerilla war precursor of Vietnam. This book is a thorough analysis of the US Army and the Spanish and Filipino forces, with chapters detailing the range of ...For parents to provide that context most effectively, Anselme advised parents to do an internal check-in before opening a conversation with their children. "Start with yourself. Do some personal ...The Spanish American War was a ten-week war fought between Spain and the United States which began on April 25, 1898. The war began with American intervention in Cuba's fight for independence and also led to American involvement in the Philippine Revolution.The main theatres of combat in the Spanish-American War were the Philippines and Cuba. Fighting centred on Manila, where U.S. Commodore George Dewey destroyed the Spanish Pacific fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay (May 1, 1898), and on Santiago de Cuba, which fell to U.S. forces after hard fighting in July.Spanish treatment of the Native Americans was poor. Spanish explorers considered the natives inferior. Consequently, they forcibly converted natives to Christianity, confined them to slavery and murdered them.4.1 390 ratings. See all formats and editions. Kindle. $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 4 million more …The Spanish executed members of the crew, almost causing a war at a time when the outcome might well have been different. Shifting from the American scene, Werstein narrates the Cuban moves for independence and the Spanish responses thereto. The first Cuban insurrection, the Ten Years' War, ended with successful negotiations in 1878.12 may 2016 ... z: CO X ? ^ — CO . £: (/) \ Z CO __. LIBRARi'ES SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NOliniliSNI NVilMOSHilWS SHIfavyBIl LIBRARIES SMITHSONIAN ...The Roughest Riders: The Untold Story of the Black Soldiers in the Spanish-American War. By Jerome Tuccille. 304 pp. $26.95. Chicago Review Press. It is one of the most familiar stories drilled ...On the night of February 15, 1898, the U.S. battleship Maine was ripped in half by an explosion in Havana harbor with the loss of 266 American lives. War with Spain followed nine weeks later. After a three-month fight on two fronts half a world apart, the era of isolation was gone forever, as the United States formed alliances and gained ...Spanish American war records, books 15-20, 23-27, 47-99; Pennsylvania. Spanish American War Veteran's compensation file; State Publications. James Gordon Cornett and Johnny Dewayne Hammond, Kentuckians in the war with Spain, 1898-1899 Burnside, Kentucky : Jordan Christian Academy, 2000? FS Library 976.9 M2cjSpringfield Model 1873. Model 1895 Lee Navy. Spanish M1893. Colt/Browning Model 1895 Machine Gun. Gatling Gun. The Spanish-American War was among the shortest conflicts America has fought. But despite its brevity, it was weighty, and not only in determining the United States' place in the world..