The Mock Battle of Manila
Summary
This episode recounts the Spanish-American War, beginning with the 1898 sinking of the USS Maine that sparked conflict. It details Commodore George Dewey’s decisive naval victory at the Battle of Manila Bay and the subsequent siege of Manila by Filipino revolutionaries led by Emilio Aguinaldo. The narrative culminates in the staged Battle of Manila, where the US and Spain colluded to exclude Filipino forces from the city’s surrender, betraying local independence hopes and setting the stage for future conflict.
Topics discussed
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The Sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor
Host Announcement: Days That Made America Tour
Sponsors: Capital One and Sprite
Introduction: The Mock Battle of Manila and US-Spain Tensions
The Battle of Manila Bay: Dewey's Decisive Victory
Siege of Manila and Filipino Ambitions
Emilio Aguinaldo Declares Philippine Independence
The Secret Agreement to Stage a Fake Battle
The Mock Battle of Manila and Its Aftermath
Outro and Credits
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