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The Great War•Season 12•Episode 6

The Spanish-American War 1898

Jun 13, 202534 min

In the last years of the 19th century, tension was building in the Caribbean. American newspapers were filled with grisly reports of Spanish atrocities against the people of Cuba struggling for independence. US businessmen and expansionist politicians also saw practical opportunities in Spain’s struggles: great

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Indy Neidell

Indy Neidell

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Episode Summary

"The Spanish-American War 1898" is episode 6 of The Great War season 12. It aired on June 13, 2025.

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