A narrative account of the Spanish American War, covering the origins of dispute between the United States and Spain over Cuba, profiles of the key figures, and descriptions of major battles
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-143) and index
Crossfire: Spain, Cuba, the United States -- Outbreak -- "You may fire ..." -- The war from Main Street -- Mobilization -- Ashore in Cuba -- Sea fight off Santiago -- The Santiago siege -- Puerto Rico and the Philippines -- The battle for empire