1. Battle of San Juan Hill (1898) – One of the most famous battles of the war, where U.S. forces, including the Rough Riders led by Theodore Roosevelt, captured the strategic heights near Santiago, Cuba. This victory helped secure U.S. dominance in the Caribbean.
   • Monument: The San Juan Hill Memorial in Santiago, Cuba, honors the U.S. and Cuban forces who fought there.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_San_Juan-Hill

1. Battle of Manila Bay (1898) – A decisive naval battle in which Commodore George Dewey’s U.S. Asiatic Squadron destroyed the Spanish Pacific fleet, giving the U.S. control of the Philippines early in the war.
   • Monument: The Dewey Monument in Union Square, San Francisco, commemorates Dewey’s victory at Manila Bay.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Manila_(1898)

1. Battle of El Caney (1898) – Fought near Santiago, Cuba, this battle saw U.S. forces attack Spanish defensive positions, weakening Spain’s hold on the region and contributing to the fall of Santiago.
   • Monument: The El Caney Monument near Santiago, Cuba, marks the site of this hard-fought battle.

https://library.georgetown.edu/special-collections/manuscripts

1. Siege of Santiago de Cuba (1898) – The culminating campaign in Cuba, where U.S. forces laid siege to Santiago, leading to Spain’s eventual surrender in Cuba and marking the effective end of the war in the Caribbean.
   • Monument: The Santiago Surrender Tree in Cuba is a memorial where Spanish forces formally surrendered to the U.S.

https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/documentary-histories/united-states-navy-s/the-battle-of-santia.html

1. Battle of Guantánamo Bay (1898) – One of the first battles of the war in Cuba, where U.S. Marines captured and held Guantánamo Bay, establishing a foothold for later military operations.
   • Monument: Historical markers and plaques at Guantánamo Bay Naval Base commemorate the battle.

https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/US%20Marines%20in%20Battle%20Guantanamo%20Bay.pdf

1. Battle of Las Guasimas (1898) – An early engagement in the Cuban campaign where U.S. forces, including the Rough Riders, clashed with Spanish troops near Santiago, gaining valuable ground in the advance toward the city.
   • Monument: Las Guasimas Battle Memorial near Santiago honors both U.S. and Spanish soldiers.

https://www.loc.gov/resource/pga.01889

1. Battle of Cervera’s Fleet (1898) – A major naval engagement where U.S. warships destroyed the Spanish Caribbean fleet off the coast of Santiago, securing American naval supremacy in the region.
   • Monument: The Admiral Cervera Monument in Madrid, Spain, honors the Spanish admiral who fought in this battle.

https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/documentary-histories/united-states-navy-s/the-flying-squadron.html

1. Battle of Asomante (1898) – A significant land battle in Puerto Rico, where U.S. forces defeated Spanish troops, securing control of the island as part of the broader campaign to remove Spain from its colonies.
   • Monument: The Asomante Battlefield in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, includes plaques and markers commemorating the event.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico_campaign

1. Capture of Guam (1898) – A bloodless takeover, where U.S. forces arrived to capture Guam from Spain, with the island becoming a critical U.S. possession in the Pacific.
   • Monument: The War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam includes memorials to the island’s role in various U.S. conflicts, including the Spanish-American War.

https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/documentary-histories/united-states-navy-s/the-capture-of-guam.html

1. Battle of Manila (1898) – A land and naval battle that resulted in the capture of Manila by U.S. forces, sealing control over the Philippines and marking the end of Spanish colonial rule in Asia.
   • Monument: The Paco Park in Manila, which served as a fort during the battle, now includes memorials to the war and its role in Filipino history.
   • Monument: Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves the site, with monuments like the Stonewall Jackson Statue.

https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/on-line-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/b/battle-of-manila-bay-1-may-1898.html

1. Battle of Chancellorsville (1863) – A brilliant Confederate victory in Virginia, where General Robert E. Lee, despite being outnumbered, decisively defeated Union forces. However, Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded.
   • Monument: Chancellorsville Battlefield, part of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, includes Jackson’s Memorial.

1. Battle of Fredericksburg (1862) – A crushing Confederate victory in Virginia, where Union forces suffered heavy losses attempting to storm fortified Confederate positions.
   • Monument: Fredericksburg Battlefield and National Cemetery honors the fallen, with several memorials on-site.

1. Battle of Fort Donelson (1862) – A pivotal early Union victory in Tennessee, where Ulysses S. Grant earned the nickname “Unconditional Surrender” for his terms to the Confederate defenders.
   • Monument: Fort Donelson National Battlefield features the Confederate Monument and historic earthworks.

1. Battle of Chickamauga (1863) – One of the bloodiest battles in the Western Theater, fought in Georgia. The Confederates won, but Union forces eventually regrouped and took Chattanooga.
   • Monument: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park includes hundreds of monuments and memorials, like the Wilder Brigade Monument.

1. Battle of Atlanta (1864) – Part of General William T. Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign, this battle led to the fall of Atlanta, a major Confederate industrial and railway center, helping to secure Lincoln’s re-election.
   • Monument: The Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum commemorates the battle and Sherman’s campaign.

1. Appomattox Court House (1865) – The site where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War.
   • Monument: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park preserves the site and includes monuments commemorating the surrender and reunification.