Does anybody knows the "Battle of the Manila de Bay"?

Question

And what is the story behind it. As far as I know, it is an "Spanish-American War".

I know about the two modern American ships sunks the five Spanish galleons, but what is the reason behind the War that they really engaged into it?

Good stories, guys, but no one had really answered what is the cause of their war. Why do they have to fight to death is the reason what I wanted to know.
Commodore George Dewey to fight Admiral Patricio Montojo Y Pasaron for what reason is the question. IT MUST BE A REASON BEYOND THEM TWO.

Answer 1

At the time of the outbreak off the Spanish American war, Philippines was a colony of Spain. The American Navy Sailed from Hong Kong and defeated the Spanish fleet at Cavati in Manila Bay. From US navy history site: Commodore George Dewey achieved a crushing naval victory over the Spanish fleet in the waters west of the city of Manila in the Philippines on 1 May 1898 during the Spanish-American War (21 April to 13 August 1898). Although the operation had long been a part of the U.S. Navy's strategic plans in the event of a conflict with Spain, no one, even at the start of the war could foresee the impact Dewey's success would have on the future of the United States.

Answer 2

Admiral Dewey sailed into Manila Bay, Philippines in 1898 and detroyed the Spanish vessels that were there that didn't drive into the beach.

The significance of this battle is two-fold:
First, it was the first time a "colony" had defeated an "old-country"; by defeating one the the world's three superpowers, the US gained significant stature as a country.
Second, the US got very favorable conditions at treaty signing

Answer 3

The Battle of Manila Bay took place on 1 May 1898 during the Spanish-American War. The American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey engaged the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasarón and destroyed the Spanish squadron.

The engagement took place in Manila Bay, the Philippines, and was the first major engagement of the Spanish-American War. Montojo, who had been dispatched rapidly to the Philippines, was equipped with a variety of obsolete vessels. Efforts to fortify his position amounted to little. The corrupt Spanish colonial bureaucracy may have worked against the effort, sending explosives meant for mines to friendly construction companies. Reinforcements promised from Madrid resulted in only two poorly armored scout cruisers. Montojo compounded his difficulties by retreating from the range of Spanish fortress guns - guns that might have evened the odds - and choosing to anchor in a relatively shallow anchorage. His intent seems to have been to preserve the families of the Spanish sailors in Manila from bombardment, and to allow survivors of his fleet to swim to safety. The harbor was protected by four batteries.

At daybreak of 1 May, George Dewey aboard the protected cruiser USS Olympia led a small squadron of ships into Manila Bay. Two mines were exploded, but ineffectively. At 5:10 A.M. the Spaniards opened fire. At 5:30 with the now famous phrase, "You may fire when ready, Gridley," the Olympia's captain was instructed to begin the barrage that resulted in the destruction of Spain's fleet. The U.S. squadron swung in front of the Spanish ships and forts in single file, firing their port guns. They then passed back, firing their starboard guns. This was repeated five times, each time at closer range. Most of the Spanish ships were either destroyed or surrendered. The Spanish fleet fought back with ferocity, but many crews were caught unaware - painting their vessels, or at Mass. The eleven Spanish ships and five land batteries fought back during two and a half hours. The American ships withdrew at 7:45 A.M., then attacked again at 10:40. The Spanish colors were struck in surrender at 12:40 P.M. The results were decisive; Dewey won the battle with only a single fatality among his crew, an engineer on the McCulloch from heat exhaustion.

A Spanish attempt to attack Dewey with Camara's Flying Relief Column came to naught, and the naval war in the Philippines devolved into a series of torpedo boat hit-and-run attacks for the rest of the campaign. While the Spanish scored several hits, there were no American fatalities directly attributable to Spanish gunfire.

On 2 May, Dewey landed a force of marines at Cavite. They completed the destruction of the Spanish fleet and batteries and established a guard for the protection of the Spanish hospitals. The resistance of the forts was weak. The Olympia turned a few guns on the Cavite arsenal, and its magazine at once exploded, killing some and wounding many. This practically ended the fire from the batteries.

In recognition of George Dewey's leadership during the Battle of Manila Bay, a special medal known as the Dewey Medal was presented to the officers and sailors under Admiral Dewey's command. Dewey himself would later be honored with promotion to the special rank of Admiral of the Navy; a rank that no one has held before or since in the United States Navy.

Answer 4

it was just a mock war between america and spanish navy. just to show to the filipino people that spanish navy lost to the american who was led by admiral dewey. however, in reality philippines was sold to the american by the spanish government in the amount of 330 million dollars by virtue of the treaty of paris.

Answer 5

yes it was during the post spanish and pre american war.

Answer 6

if you really want to know try to read all in this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Manila_Bay_(1898)