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Why did Admiral Dewey easily defeat the Spanish fleet that was guarding Manila Bay?
Because of several things in has favor.
- Dewey had a greater number of modern ships.
- The Spanish thought he would lose so he wanted to A.) spare Manila the shelling and B.) be sunk in shallow water.
- to do that he did move away from the shore batteries and waited for Dewey to find him.
- When Dewey did find him, his better trained crews fired over 4,000 rounds at the Spanish fleet in a couple of hours.
- Overall, the Spanish had no chance, thought they had no chance and lost all their ships with the one American casualty caused by a heart attack.
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Where did George Dewey defeat the Spanish fleet?
In the Manila Bay in Philippines
What battle did nelson defeat napoleon?
Battle of Trafalgar. IMPROVEMENT At the battle of Trafalgar Lord Nelson didn't defeat Napoleon but the Allied French-Spanish Fleets under French Admiral Villeneuve.
Which battle did British Admiral Horatio Nelson die in?
Admiral Horatio Nelson died on his flagship HMS Victory, at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805.
Why were commodore deweys ships firing on the Spanish ships in Manila bay?
Commodore George Dewey's ships fired on the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War on May 1, 1898, in order to establish American naval dominance and support the liberation of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule. The strategic goal was to destroy the Spanish fleet, which was a significant military force in the region, thereby allowing the U.S. to control the Philippines and prevent further Spanish resistance. The successful engagement marked a pivotal moment in the war, showcasing American naval power and leading to the eventual defeat of Spain.
Did the Spanish have colonies in the Americas before the defeat of the Spanish armada?
yes
Where did George Dewey defeat the Spanish fleet?
In the Manila Bay in Philippines
In 1588 what explorer helped defeat the Spanish Armada as vice admiral of his fleet?
Sir Francis Drake
What battle did nelson defeat napoleon?
Battle of Trafalgar. IMPROVEMENT At the battle of Trafalgar Lord Nelson didn't defeat Napoleon but the Allied French-Spanish Fleets under French Admiral Villeneuve.
Location of the spanish naval defeat during the spanish American war?
Manila Bay was the site of Commodore George Dewey's victory over the Spanish Philippine Fleet.The Spanish Caribbean Fleet was blockaded at Santiago de Cuba until the San Juan Heights had been taken. Because the fleet was then vulnerable to attack by land forces, Admiral Pascual Cervera elected to make a run for the open sea on 3 July 1898. In the first hour of combat, five of the six Spanish ships were out of action and sunk or grounded. Only the Cristobol Colon had a chance at escape and it was finally run aground.
Who led the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
The overall command was by Lord Howard of Effingham (1st Earl of Nottingham), but the vice admiral of the British Fleet was the famous Sir Francis Drake.
What battle did Napoleon defeat the Russian army guarding Moscow?
The Battle of Borodino.
Who defeat the armada?
The English fleet under the overall command of Lord Howard of Effingham defeated the Spanish Armada - along with the weather, starvation, and disease. Howard was assisted in his command by his vice Admiral Sir Francis Drake and Rear Admiral Sir John Hawkins.
At what battle did Napoleon defeat the Russian army guarding Moscow but the Russians withdrew?
Borodino
How do you get through the crypt on mechquest?
u have to find these symbols that r ontop the door then defeat the enemy guarding the symbol.once u have defeat it go back to the door and u will c 1 of the symbols is lit.keep on finding the symbols and defeat the enemy's guarding it and u will eventually go through the door.
Which battle did British Admiral Horatio Nelson die in?
Admiral Horatio Nelson died on his flagship HMS Victory, at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805.
When did the spanish defeat the last of the incas?
The spanish defeat the Incas in 1528.
When did spanish defeat the last of the incas?
The spanish defeat the Incas in 1528.
