Statements (143)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Spanish-American_War
gptkb:King_George_III |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:U._S._acquisition_of_the_Philippines
Led to the U. S. acquisition of the Philippines U. S. gained control of the Philippines |
| gptkbp:analysis |
Studied in military history courses
Studied in military academies |
| gptkbp:benefits |
Spanish ships were outdated
Superior American firepower |
| gptkbp:casualties |
American casualties were minimal
Spanish casualties were significant Minimal American casualties Significant Spanish casualties American: 1 wounded Spanish: 300 killed, 200 wounded American casualties: 1 Spanish casualties: 200 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Spanish_Navy
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Commodore_George_Dewey
gptkb:George_Dewey gptkb:Patricio_Montojo |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and film
Portrayed in literature Celebrated in American history Portrayed in film Commemorated in memorials Commemoration in various memorials Influence on U. S. foreign policy Symbol of American military strength |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in literature and films
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| gptkbp:date |
May 1, 1898
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Paris_(1898)
Global attention on U. S. military capabilities |
| gptkbp:duration |
Approximately 2 hours
Approximately 6 hours |
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Spanish_Navy
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Dewey's order to engage
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
You may fire when you are ready, Gridley.
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
April 1898 and August 1898
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Military historians' studies
Naval warfare evolution Considered a turning point in naval warfare Comparison with other naval battles Impact on U. S.-Philippines relations Highlighted the rise of American imperialism Showed the decline of Spanish naval power Demonstrated the effectiveness of steam-powered ships Role in American expansionism |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines
Part of the larger conflict of the Spanish-American War |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debate over tactics used
Debate over the technological advancements in naval warfare Debate over the role of media in shaping public opinion Debate over colonialism and imperialism Debate over the consequences for the Philippines Debate over the effectiveness of naval blockades Debate over the ethics of war and colonialism Debate over the impact on American foreign policy Debate over the impact on U. S.-Spanish relations Debate over the legacy of American imperialism Debate over the role of naval power in warfare Debate over the role of naval power in the 20th century Debate over the impact on Spanish military strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Reports and accounts exist from both sides
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Part of the larger conflict of imperialism
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Emilio_Aguinaldo
gptkb:Manuel_L._Quezon |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shifted naval power to the United States
Boosted U. S. naval power |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Manila Bay
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Memorials and historical sites
Various memorials exist in honor of the battle |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future naval warfare tactics
Symbol of American imperialism Influenced U. S. naval policy |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Manila_Bay
Manila Bay, Philippines |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
Subject of numerous books and films
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive coverage in American newspapers
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Blockade and bombardment
Decisive battle doctrine Decisive battle strategy Decisive engagement against a colonial power |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Alfonso_XII
gptkb:U._S._Asiatic_Squadron gptkb:Reina_Cristina gptkb:Zaragoza gptkb:Don_Juan_de_Austria gptkb:Spanish_battleship_Pelayo gptkb:Spanish_cruiser_Almirante_Oquendo gptkb:Spanish_cruiser_Castilla gptkb:Spanish_cruiser_Reina_Cristina gptkb:USS_Baltimore gptkb:USS_Concord gptkb:USS_Olympia gptkb:USS_Raleigh gptkb:Don_Antonio_de_Ulloa gptkb:Isla_de_Cuba gptkb:Isla_de_Luzon gptkb:Marques_del_Duero gptkb:USS_Petrel Castilla Use of modern warships Naval forces of the United States Spanish cruiser Don Juan de Austria Naval forces of Spain Consisted of outdated ships |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Decisive American victory
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Spanish-American_War
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Newspaper articles
Eyewitness accounts Spanish military reports Newspaper articles from 1898 Reports from naval officers Official U. S. Navy records Spanish naval records Dewey's report Official U. S. Navy documents |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Boosted American nationalism
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Spanish-American_War
gptkb:Battle_of_San_Juan_Hill gptkb:Treaty_of_Paris_1898 gptkb:Philippine-American_War gptkb:Battle_of_Santiago_de_Cuba |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
Decisive American victory |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_major_battle_of_the_Spanish-American_War
Decisive battle in the Spanish-American War Marked the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines Marked the beginning of the U. S. naval campaign in the war |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Philippines
Control of the Pacific Established U. S. naval supremacy in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Blockade_of_Manila
Surprise attack Blockade and bombardment Long-range naval gunfire |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:item
Naval engagement |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Clear weather on the day of the battle
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