The Disaster of 1898 Spain's Last Stand in Cuba and the Philippines

In 1898, Spain faced a catastrophic war with the United States that would dismantle its once-global empire. This episode focuses on the naval battles of Santiago de Cuba and Manila Bay, where outdated Spanish fleets faced modern American firepower. We examine the sinking of the USS Maine, the leadership of Admirals Pascual Cervera and Patricio Montojo, and the decisive defeats that led to the Treaty of Paris. Lucas and Luna explore how the Spanish-American War ended centuries of colonial rule and plunged Spain into a national crisis of identity. Along the way, they highlight the heroism and tragedy of the Spanish sailors, the political blunders in Madrid, and the long shadow cast by 1898 on Spain's modern history. A story of inevitability, pride, and loss. #SpanishAmericanWar #BattleOfSantiago #BattleOfManilaBay #USSMain #AdmiralCervera #CommodoreDewey #PatricioMontojo #Cuba1898 #Philippines1898 #TreatyOfParis1898 #SpanishEmpire #NavalHistory #1898 #History #FexingoHistory #Europe #Spain #WarOf1898 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo