The battleship that sparked the spark of war between the United States and Spain

On January 25, 1898, the U.S. Maine entered the port of Havana, Cuba.

What happened to him would spark war between the United States and Spain.

The ship's mission was to protect American citizens and their property in Havana against possible violence during Cuba's uprising against Spain.

On February 15, three weeks after the battleship, as a result of a powerful explosion and subsequent fire, Maine sank and died of 266 Americans. U.S. newspapers blamed this Spain and promoted public opinion against the Spanish with calling “Remember the Maine”.

In fact, no one has been able to determine who was responsible for the explosion. Not later than two months after the sinking of the Maine battleship in the port of Havana, the United States and Spain were at war between them. The fighting lasted less than four months.

The United States military-military power played a significant role in American victory.

As part of the peace agreement at the end of the war, Spain gave up control over Cuba.