"Smoked Yankee" refers to the derogatory term given to American soldiers during the Spanish-American War. It was used by the Spanish soldiers to mock and belittle the American troops, implying that they would be defeated or destroyed like smoked meat.
It was a serious diruption to Spanish commerce.
American troops won the battle against the Spanish.
Before the Spanish American War, the troops assembled in Tampa, Florida. It served as a major staging point for the United States military, and the troops gathered there before being deployed to Cuba.
No, the Texans bought some time for the other American troops, but were defeated at the Alamo.
The Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico and Cuba which was granted almost instant independence.
"Smoked Yankee" refers to the derogatory term given to American soldiers during the Spanish-American War. It was used by the Spanish soldiers to mock and belittle the American troops, implying that they would be defeated or destroyed like smoked meat.
The troops of Bernardo de Galvez defeated the British at Baton Rouge and Natchez. It took place in 1779 during the Revolutionary War.
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It was a serious diruption to Spanish commerce.
American troops won the battle against the Spanish.
Lee was defeated at Gettysburg.
the company defeated Indian troops at the battle of plassay
the company defeated Indian troops at the battle of plassay
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The Philippines were a Spanish colony until the Spanish-American war. During the war Spain was defeated and the Spanish government in the Philippines fell to an insurrection. There was civil strife so the US sent in troops to restore order and set up a stable government. No doubt, the US also had an interest in a naval base and a friendly port for Pacific trade.
Before the Spanish American War, the troops assembled in Tampa, Florida. It served as a major staging point for the United States military, and the troops gathered there before being deployed to Cuba.