A History of the American People - In Five Volumes, Vol. V

The narrative explores the complexities faced by the U.S. fleet as they prepared to assault Cuban ports during a military campaign. With numerous ports along the coast and the looming threat of a Spanish squadron led by Admiral Pascual Cervera, the U.S. forces grappled with uncertainty regarding their enemy's movements. The strategic challenges and the tension of anticipating naval encounters highlight the precarious nature of military operations in this historical context.