Inside the Spanish-American War : a history based on first-person accounts / James M. McCaffrey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McCaffrey, James M., 1946-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spanish-American War, 1898.

Spanish-American War, 1898--Campaigns.

Physical Description:

v, 224 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

From Cuban revolution to American war with Spain

Dewey's battle for Manila Bay

Mobilizing for war

Naval blockade of Cuba

Fifth Corps' baptism of fire

Heavy fighting in Cuba

Naval battle forces surrender

Eighth Corps to Manila

The Philippines campaign

The Puerto Rico campaign

Coming home

Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-220) and index.

ISBN:

9780786441501

078644150X

OCLC:

251302681