Battle of the Philippine Sea

Republic of the Philippines maintain close ties based upon the U.S.- Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, the period of U.S. colonization, common strategic and economic interests, and shared democratic values. The United States long maintained sizable naval and air forces bases in the country. Although the Philippine Senate voted against U.S. wishes to close American military installations in 1992, bilateral security cooperation resumed following territorial disputes between the Philippines and China in

The Battle of Coral Sea took place in the Pacific Theater on May 4th -8th in 1942 and was fought between the Japanese Imperial Navy and the United States navy and naval air forces during the Second World War. The Battle of Coral Sea was the first air- sea battle in history, meaning that this was the first battle where the two opponents used a combination of the navy, which were the boats, and the naval air force, which were the fighter jets that belonged to the navy. In the Battle of Coral Sea, “the

was the battle of Midway so crucial? On the 4th of June in 1942 started the victorious win of the Americans that was soon to begin World War II! It was quite an amazing battle because the Japanese should have won, but the Americans out smarted them, hacking naval codes, being ready, and being where they needed to be at the right time. The Americans took down the Japanese keeping control of Midway. The battle of Midway between the Americans and the Japanese was the most decisive naval battle in history

would be a crucial point to capture and hold while they fight the Philippines across the bay in Manila. He predicted that the Spanish were back at Cavite, protecting the capital, instead of holding down the provincial port at Subic. This decision was risky for Dewey. “With this strategic point effectively occupied, no hostile commander in chief would think of passing it.”(1) Dewey’s sharp and quick decision making during the battle proved why he was crucial for a U.S. victory. George Dewey was born

The battle of Midway saw the sinking of the Japanese carriers, Akagi; Soryu; Hiryu and Kaga as well as the cruiser Mikuma. The American navy lost one carrier which was the USS Yorktown. The Battle resulted in the deaths of 2500 Japanese navy men and 307 deaths to the American navy. The Japanese had lost invaluable sailors in the battle as the crew on board the aircraft carriers were highly trained and had many years of experience working on the complex carriers.(Source E) So when the Japanese started

between the United States, and Spain. The war started a new beginning for three nations, the United States, Cuba and Spain. At the end of the war an empire would fall and new one would be created and Cuba would become an independent nation. Though battles were fought all over the world the war itself was mostly about Cuban Independence. During the latter half of 19th century Cuba was under the control of Spain. “Cuba, Spain’s oldest large colony in the New World, was still its proudest possession”

Spanish American war The Spanish American was a turning point in history, by Spain Being defeated by the United States after ruling the seas, these make other nations turn away from colonial adventures of other countries. Where as the united States wining a war becoming a bigger power owning the seas and having bigger stakes in decision in international policies which later play a big role in Europe. In 1898, the United States was in war with Spain, trying to end the colonial rule in the Americas

History of the Philippines | Claro M. Recto. He was called Great Dissenter because of his uncomprising stand against pro-American policy of R. Magsaysay, the very same man whom he helped to put in power. Who is the former Senate President who came from Abra? | History of the Philippines | Quintin Paredes. Quintin Paredes, a former Speaker and Senate President, is known for his stint as a US Resident-Commisioner. Who is generally acknowledged as the first President of the Philippines? | History

Spanish-American War marked a major turning point in U.S. history. It allowed America to gain authoritative control over the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific islands. During the puberty of his career, Theodore Roosevelt (Teddy) was essential in preparation for the Navy fleet succession in the Spanish–American War and was a passionate proponent of piloting America’s navy military in battle, claiming "I should welcome almost any war, for I think this country needs one" [F 1]. By the 1890s, Cuba and Puerto Rico were

"Up with Kaiser! Down with the Liberators!" Panic has grappled the capital of the Russian Republic as news of the death of Julius Kaiser on March 15, 1956 have spread. Kaiser was the victor of many battles, and the best known among his recent conquests was the American Wars (1942-1950), wherein he annex the entire American continent under Russian rule. The following day, the sixty conspirators who assassinated Kaiser (labeling themselves as the "Liberators") vacated the Kaiser Palace and went to