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When the whole world was paying attention to the movements of the United States and Spain, the US Navy made an uproar. On August 12, American warships blocked the three ports of Havana, Mariel, and Santiago in northern Cuba, and prohibited any ships from entering or leaving.

This practice of the US Navy was quickly spread to Europe, which caused an uproar in various countries. Because this blockade is completely a military act, what is the difference between a military act and an undeclared war when no war has been declared.

At this time, the US government was also surprised by the actions of the Navy, and it was too late to say anything at this time. European media have even reported on the undeclared war of the United States, which made the United States show its face in front of the European people.

Of course, in the face of the undeclared war by the United States at this time, the Spanish government has long since had no way out. In order to keep Cuba, they even sold the Philippines. Now what else can they do except declare war.

So on August 13, Spain officially declared war on the United States.

The Americans who made an oolong, while declaring war on Spain in Congress, traced the start of the war to August 11. The operation of temporarily modifying the start time of the war is also fascinating enough.

In fact, it can also be seen that the United States is unfamiliar with the rules of war. After all, it has not been used for decades, and it is completely normal to be unfamiliar. It is good to practice it a few times. And this is just a small detail that does not need to be concerned. What is really worth paying attention to is the head-to-head contest between the two sides. At this point, all countries are looking forward to it.

After the declaration of war, the U.S. Army's preparations for war can be described as big fanfare, and its pocket-sized Army units expand like balloons. Before the declaration of war, the U.S. Army was only 28,000, and in the U.S. military's plan, the U.S. troops landing in Cuba would need at least 100,000.

So there is no need to say that a series of tasks such as the recruitment of retired officers and soldiers and reserve officers and soldiers, as well as the procurement of arms and the preparation of materials, are waiting for the army to deal with it. These tasks will make the army very busy, and there are countless mistakes.

Although busy, but the size of the army is also expanding. From 28,000 to 45,000 in just ten days. Of course, it can grow so fast, thanks to the help of people from all walks of life.

For example, Bonnie La Clemente, the younger brother of Virginia Governor Clement and an advocate for the liberation of Cuba, with the help of his family and friends, gathered 800 people a week after the war began to form 1st Infantry Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers.

There is also Ay Wilson of the Wilson family in Georgia, who also organized 600 people in ten days and was named the 1st Cavalry Battalion of the Georgia Volunteers.

It is precisely because of the promotion of these very powerful families in each state that the U.S. Army can be expanded in such a short period of time. Moreover, these people basically have weapons, and they also have a certain degree of training. They even carry supplies and some other materials. This reduces a lot of trouble for the army. It only needs to add some heavy equipment such as artillery and other equipment. Initially set up.

However, compared with the vigorous Army, the U.S. Navy is relatively unknown.

In addition to still sending a small fleet to continue to block the island of Cuba, the participating warships of the U.S. Navy are all docked in the Jacksonville Naval Port, as if waiting quietly for something.

Yes, the U.S. Navy is waiting for the arrival of the Spanish fleet.

After the Spanish warships were supplemented by Italy, they had become a point where they could compete with the U.S. Navy. In this case, the U.S. Navy is naturally willing to sit back and wait until the Spanish fleet arrives to attack it head-on. As for now comparing patience, what can that be.

Of course, in addition to waiting for the arrival of the enemy fleet and continuing to block Cuba, the US Navy is not doing nothing. For example, the navy has never stopped sending weapons, ammunition and other materials to the rebels.

The import of a large number of American arms and materials has caused the Cuban rebels to recover from death, and the situation in Cuba is also getting worse day by day. After all, the combat effectiveness of the Spanish army is doubtful, and the corruption in the army is serious, and its mobility is not high. Even under the strict orders of the Cuban governor Wirral and the garrison commander, General Moreau Rivley, the Spanish garrison still failed to suppress the insurgents that were running around.

The change in the situation in Cuba is exactly what the United States wants to see. For them, if Cuba is plagued by insurgents, Spain must take action, and the best action, of course, is to send the fleet, which is also what the US Navy is willing to see.

And the situation is as expected by the United States. When Cuba is blocked by sea and the situation is deteriorating, the Spanish government will definitely not be able to sit still.

In order to defend the fertile land of Cuba, Spain even sold the Philippines, and naturally did not want to see Cuba in danger.

So sending the fleet in hand is a very advantageous card. To this end, Prime Minister Castillo has issued an order to Admiral Shelvella, the Secretary of the Navy, requiring the rescue fleet to set off within a week to aid Cuba.

In the face of the Prime Minister's strict order, Admiral Shelvella can only accept it. It is worth ordering the rescue fleet to prepare for departure~www.mtlnovel.com~ is located in the Serbian port of Spain, where the Spanish rescue fleet is located. Most of Spain's elite warships are gathered here, including warships purchased from Italy. Three of the Turin-class ships are one of the absolute cores of the fleet. The Turin, which has been renamed Empress Isabel, the Bari, which has been renamed Isabel II, has been renamed Princess Christina. of Palermo.

There are also two Venice-class cruise ships, the Duke of Ulloa (Venice) and the Marquis of Venadito (Brescia). As well as the Garibaldi stage, the Columbus and the Francisco purchased in Spain. Seven Italian battleships in the same style, almost unique in the fleet.

In addition to these seven ships, three Maria Theresclass cruisers are also among them. This is the first modern cruiser designed by the British and built in Spain. It has a displacement of 7,000 tons, has 13,700 horsepower, and has a top speed of 20 knots. It is equipped with two 280mm main guns (the front and the rear) and 10 140mm secondary guns.

In addition, there are some other warships, but there are only ten large warships.

Commanding the fleet is Vice Admiral Sedra, who is currently considered to be the most capable naval admiral in Spain.

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