The American invasion of Puerto Rico begins following a naval bombardment of the island. The invasion, led by General Nelson Miles, avoided the heavy Spanish and Puerto Rican defenses as over 1,300 soldiers landed at Guánica on the southern coast.
Year
1898
Date of Event
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