War for Humanity (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1898. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... DEWEY'S BREAKFAST. The Victory at Manila. Greatest Naval Battle in the History of the World. Full Account of the Battle. Incidents of Personal Daring. Anecdotes of the Fight and of the Officers and Men. Life of Admiral Dewey, with Numerous Interesting Events of His Youth and Manhood. THE BATTLE. Commodore Dewey's laconic dispatches tell the story of the greatest sea fight in the history of the world. They will forever henceforth tank as models of celebrated announcements of victory by great commanders. The language is simple, direct, explicit, and free from all vain-gloriousness. One instantly wonders, after reading the dispatches, if Dewey realized that he had fought and gained the greatest naval victory recorded in the annals of mankind. First Dispatch. M -..mi ... May 1.--Squadron arrived at Manila at daybreak this morning. Immediately engaged the enemy and destroyed the following Spanish vessels: Reina Christina, Castillo, Don Antonio de Ulloa, Isla de Luzon, Isla de Cuba, GeneralLe os, Marques de Duero, Correo, Velasco, Isla de Mindanao, a transport and water battery at Cavite. The squadron is uninjured, and only a few men are slightly wounded. Only means of telegraphing is to American Consul at Houg Kong. I shall communicate with him. Dewey. Second Dispatch. Cavite, May 4.--I have taken possession of naval station at Cavite, Philippine Islands, and destroyed the fortifications. Have destroyed fortification at bay entrance, paroling the garrison. I control the bay completely, and can take the city at any time. The squadron is in excellent health and spirits. The Spanish loss is not fully known, but is very heavy. One hundred and fifty killed, includ"ing captain, on Reina Christina alone. I am assisting in protecting Spanish sick and wounded. T...