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Battle of San Juan, Puerto Rico (1st)
1898
12 May 1898
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Spanish-American War

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American naval commander William T. Sampson, on the hunt for the Spanish fleet under Admiral Pascual Cervera, arrived at San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he found no ships, but launched a controversial bombardment of the city. After inflicting heavy damage, Sampson withdrew to blockade Puerto Rico. A Spanish attempt to break the blockade the following month failed.


   
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