Rear-Admirals Schley, Sampson And Cervera

""Rear-Admirals Schley, Sampson And Cervera: A Review Of The Naval Campaign Of 1898"" by James Parker is a historical account of the naval campaign during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The book focuses on the three key figures of the campaign: Rear-Admirals Winfield Scott Schley and William T. Sampson of the United States Navy, and Rear-Admiral Pascual Cervera of the Spanish Navy. The book details the events leading up to the naval battle between the two countries, including the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor and the subsequent declaration of war by the United States. It then delves into the strategies and tactics used by both sides during the campaign, including the blockade of Cuba and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. The author provides a thorough analysis of the actions of each of the three rear-admirals, including their strengths and weaknesses, and their impact on the outcome of the campaign. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography and naval maneuvers of the campaign. Overall, ""Rear-Admirals Schley, Sampson And Cervera: A Review Of The Naval Campaign Of 1898"" is a comprehensive and informative account of a pivotal moment in American history, and an essential read for anyone interested in naval history or the Spanish-American War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.