Commodore George Dewey of the Asiatic Fleet.
US Commodore George Dewey.
Adm George Dewly Destroys the Spansh Fleet
The first battle began with the bold entry of the Asiatic Squadron into Manila Bay where it destroyed the Spanish Fleet.
The commander who launched a surprise attack on the Spanish fleet was Commodore George Dewey. He led the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron during the Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. Dewey's decisive victory effectively destroyed the Spanish Pacific fleet and marked a significant turning point in the war. His famous order, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley," signaled the beginning of the attack.
The US and Spain were at War and the Spanish Navy's Philippine Squadron was based in Manila. He sought out the enemy and destroyed it, which is exactly what he was ordered to do.
The commander was Commodore George Dewey.
The commander was Commodore George Dewey.
Commander George Dewey was a U.S. naval commander who defeated the Spanish in Manila Bay during the Spanish American War.
US Commodore George Dewey.
George Dewey
Adm George Dewly Destroys the Spansh Fleet
Admiral Patricio Montojo, Commander Naval Fleet Manila. Admiral Pascual Cervera, Commander Naval Fleet Cuba.
The first battle was at Manila Bay in which Commodore George Dewey destroyed the Spanish Philippine Fleet.
The first battle began with the bold entry of the Asiatic Squadron into Manila Bay where it destroyed the Spanish Fleet.
Admiral Patricio Montojo commanded at Manila Bay and Pascual Cervera was the Commander of the Caribbean Squadron.
The commander who launched a surprise attack on the Spanish fleet was Commodore George Dewey. He led the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron during the Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. Dewey's decisive victory effectively destroyed the Spanish Pacific fleet and marked a significant turning point in the war. His famous order, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley," signaled the beginning of the attack.
The US and Spain were at War and the Spanish Navy's Philippine Squadron was based in Manila. He sought out the enemy and destroyed it, which is exactly what he was ordered to do.