The most comprehensive photo history of the Spanish-American War to date. The biographies of generals, admirals and the common solders are recorded. Monuments and other places of interest are examined. Over 700 photographs.

Chronological history of the war -- The Cuban situation -- The 1890s -- The Yellow Press -- Andrew Summers Rowan -- The USS Maine -- Prelude to war -- The navies -- The soldiers and civilians -- The generals and admirals -- The rough riders -- The camps -- Tampa and the war -- Key West -- Off to war -- The Cuban campaign -- The Philippine campaign -- The Puerto Rico campaign -- Medical and benevolent activities -- Hawaii's annexation -- The capture of Guam -- Welcome home -- Peace negotiations -- The war in films -- The veterans -- Artifacts -- Legacy of the war.