Posted on Feb 15, 2017
The Fighting Doctor: Dudley Newcomb Carpenter at the Battle of Manila Bay | Hypersyllogistic
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"The firing accelerated from both sides, orchestrating a cacophony of violence with “the whirr of shells” and “the whiz of shrapnel.”30 The Americans circled around, and in what Carpenter calls “a stirring sight,” they pummeled the Spanish with the eight-inch guns of the Olympia and the Baltimore and the six-inch guns of the Raleigh. Fire started to ravage the Castilla, and the Reina Christina began to sink."
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The Fighting Doctor: Dudley Newcomb Carpenter at the Battle of Manila Bay | Hypersyllogistic
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A very little know fact in history - great story. Thanks for the share Mary.
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Nice history piece. This war only lasted 5 months, so it's almost like a footnote in American history. It's also how Puerto Rico became a territory of the U.S. More information about this war is available at http://www.spanamwar.com/
Newly updated, very intensive site on the Spanish American War. Internationally respected site covers battles, such as Manila Bay, Santiago, San Juan Hill, etc.; re-enactment groups, Geneaological research tips
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There were actually quit a few battles that took place there. I was surprised, but this one kind of stuck out to me. Thank you for the continued share of history.
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