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Dewey Wins Spectacular Victory at Manila Bay
Commodore Dewey's fleet defeats the Spanish squadron near Manila Bay with six American ships pushing past fort guns from Cavite and Manila. The Spanish fleet is reportedly destroyed or captured. casualties are expected heavy on both sides and American ships reportedly suffer damage and wounded. News from Madrid and London confirms the decisive American victory and Manila remains in Spanish hands with cables limiting rapid reporting.
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Dewey
Philippines
Cavite
Manila
Manila Bay
Madrid
London
San Francisco
McKinley
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Don Juan de Austria
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