Inside the Spanish-American War

<p> This is the story of the Spanish-American War told not from the perspective of generals policy makers or politicians but from that of the soldiers sailors and marines in the field and the reporters who covered their efforts. Concentration on the daily lives of these people provides insight into the often overlooked facets of a soldier's life detailing their training and interaction with weaponry their food clothing and medical supplies and their personal interactions and daily struggles. While the Spanish-American War set the stage for America's emergence as a global power this is its history on an individual scale as seen through the eyes of those upon whom the war had the most immediate impact.</p>