For the men who fought in it, the Spanish American War was far from "splendid." Here is the story of those men, both soldiers and correspondents. Here, also, are more than 300 photographs and line drawings made on the spot by noted artists.

Remember the Maine -- The Battle of Manila Bay -- As Johnny went marching off -- Hunting the Spanish fleet -- Expedition to Cuba -- Daiquiri beachhead -- Skirmish at Las Guasimas -- Assault on El Caney -- Up San Juan Hill -- A precarious toehold -- The fleet darts out -- A fourth of July present -- Siege of Santiago -- Puerto Rican campaign -- Expedition to the Philippines -- Victory, and death.