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George Dewey (December 26, 1837 – January 16, 1917) was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained that rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War , with the loss of only a single crewman on the American side.
George Dewey (born December 26, 1837, Montpelier, Vermont, U.S.—died January 16, 1917, Washington, D.C.) was a U.S. naval commander who defeated the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War (1898).
21 Mei 2018 · Learn about George Dewey, who served in the U.S. Navy for over sixty years and became famous for his victory over Spain in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Find out how he rose to the rank of admiral, what he did after the war, and how he died.
George Dewey (26 Desember 1837 – 16 Januari 1917) adalah Admiral of the Navy, satu-satunya orang yang berpangkat Laksamana bintang enam dalam sejarah Angkatan Laut Amerika Serikat. Dia terkenal karena kemenangannya dalam Pertempuran Teluk Manila selama Perang Spanyol-Amerika, dengan hanya kehilangan satu awak kapal di pihak Amerika.
27 Mei 2008 · Autobiography of George Dewey : admiral of the navy by Dewey, George, 1837-1917. Publication date 1913 Topics Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Naval operations, Manila Bay, Battle of, Philippines, 1898, United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 Naval operations Publisher New York : Scribner
George Dewey (December 26, 1837 – January 16, 1917) was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained that rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, with the loss of only a single crewman on the American side.
Learn about the life and achievements of Admiral George Dewey, the only officer of the US Navy to hold the rank of Admiral of the Navy. He commanded the US fleet that defeated the Spanish in Manila Bay in 1898 and received many honors and awards.
