The Battle of Manila was a Mock Battle in the Spanish-American War

The Spanish-American War included the Battle of Manila Bay. In the engagement, US forces under Commodore George Dewey routed the Spanish navy and put a stop to the conflict. The Spanish were left stranded in Manila as a result of the older, weaker Spanish fleet's inability to put up much of a fight while in Philippine seas.

Emilio Aguinaldo, the commander of the Philippine resistance, rose up to oppose the Spanish on land, sparking another conflict. He proclaimed his people's independence, but neither the Spanish nor the Americans were interested in recognizing it. Even yet, the Spanish were trapped, trapped between Philippine soldiers on land and Americans at sea who were pouring in thousands of reinforcements. The Spanish had few choices and had no desire to submit to Aguinaldo.

Negotiations between American and Spanish forces were facilitated by a Belgian consul. Dewey, who eventually to the rank of Rear Admiral, became an American war hero as a result, while the Spanish Governor-reputation General's was preserved. August 13 would be the day of the "fight." It was essentially just for show. The Spanish capitulated after the Americans destroyed what little of the fleet was left. After leaving the Philippine forces in the dark, America intervened to take the place of Spain.