This section looks closely at the historical perspectives behind the Spanish American War including the stance of the United States prior to the conflict, its eventual preparation, embarkation to Cuba, fighting, and ultimate defeat of the Spanish. The section aims to identify the facts behind the conflict as it pertains to training and how the United States sent out troops to fight in Cuba. Please explore each tab as it details a specific context such as the explosion in Havana Harbor, the declaration of war, mobilization efforts, morale, American training, and the successes/defeat of the Spanish military.
A German map of the period illustrates movement and the landscape of the Spanish American War, 1898.