Battle of San Roque
Feb. 9, 1899: Battle of San Roque, Cavite Province San Roque (ABOVE, in 1899) lies about 22 miles (35 km) southwest from Manila by road; a narrow artificial causeway about 600 yards (meters) in length separates it from mainland Cavite Province. [LEFT, 1896 map]. It adjoins the Cavite navy yard that fell … Read more