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Blue Jackets Of '98: A History Of The Spanish-American War (1899)

Blue Jackets Of '98: A History Of The Spanish-American War (1899)

Abbot, Willis John

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ISBN10: 1165940884
ISBN13: 9781165940882
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Blue Jackets of '98: A History of the Spanish-American War is a historical book written by Willis John Abbot in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the Spanish-American War, which took place between April and August of 1898. The author focuses on the role of the United States Navy in the conflict and the bravery of the sailors who fought in it. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the war. Abbot describes the events leading up to the war, including the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, which was the catalyst for the conflict. He also discusses the political and diplomatic factors that contributed to the war, including the desire of the United States to expand its influence in the Caribbean and the Pacific.The author provides a detailed account of the naval battles that took place during the war, including the Battle of Manila Bay and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. He describes the tactics used by the American naval commanders and the bravery of the sailors who fought in these battles.In addition to the naval battles, Abbot also covers the land battles that took place in Cuba and Puerto Rico. He describes the experiences of the American soldiers who fought in these battles and the challenges they faced.Overall, Blue Jackets of '98 provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the Spanish-American War, with a particular focus on the role of the United States Navy. The book is well-researched and provides valuable insights into the political, military, and social factors that contributed to the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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