Battle of Manila Bay
Battle of Manila Bay
By A.B. FeuerThe United States Navy investigation into the February 15, 1898, sinking of the battleship Maine was a difficult undertaking. Read more
Battle of Manila Bay
The Krag Jorgensen Rifle: How it Defined the Future of American Warfare
By Christopher MiskimonDuring the era in which the Krag Jorgensen rifle came into its own, an arms race was in effect among the nations of Europe. Read more
Battle of Manila Bay
The Battle of the Coral Sea
By John WukovitsWorld War II was less than six months old when the American public, already stunned by the debacles at Pearl Harbor and Guam, faced one of its darkest moments. Read more
Battle of Manila Bay
The USS Olympia: Largest Steel Warship Afloat
By Peter SuciuThe oldest steel warship afloat has survived wars, economic downturns, and even the harsh passage of time, but there was one battle that the USS Olympia (C-6), flagship of the American Asiatic Fleet during the Spanish-American War of 1898, almost was unable to win. Read more
Battle of Manila Bay
Famous Navy Ships: USS Olympia, Flagship of Unexpected Imperialism
by Brad ReynoldsThe later half of the 19th Century was a defining time for the American Navy as it began to modernize its ship design and tactical thinking. Read more
