Name/Title
The Spanish-American War, 1898Entry/Object ID
2015.4.245Description
Hardbound. The author "presents the war as a coherent military narrative, showing how the conflict developed, the strategy and tactics of both sides, and the influence of the American commanders' Civil War experience as modified by recent improvements in technology. Serious attention is also given to the Spanish forces, the army of an empire in decline, but well-equipped and tactically sophisticated.
The 'Spanish-American War, 1898' also features a detailed treatment of the war in Puerto Rico. this theater was under the command of Indian fighter Nelson A. Miles and included some of the best tactical maneuvering of the war, an aspect not covered in detail in modern works,
Specially commissioned maps highlight the most tactically significant land and naval engagements, such as the Spanish defense of El Caney and Dewey's attack on Manila Bay. Over 50 rare photographs and drawings, most of which have not been seen for many decades, illustrate such unique topics as the training and operations of Cuban guerillas and the U.S. Army's African-American troops.
The book's many charts give capabilities and armaments of all ships of both sides in the war, the weapons of both armies, and a complete order of battle for each engagement. Sidebars profile the Rough Riders, the sinking of the 'Maine,' famous people in the war, and numerous other topics." (from the book description, front and back dust jacket flaps)
Hardbound. First DaCapo Edition. Front of dust jacket is rust colored, with the title and author's name in gold/beige letters. it features a photo of Frederick Remington's "Charge of the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill." the back is the same color scheme as the front cover, with an excerpt from the book.Collection
ScarmuzziAcquisition
Accession
2015.4.0Source or Donor
Patricia A. ScarmuzziAcquisition Method
Gift