The Battle of Santiago de Cuba took place during the Spanish-American War on July 3, 1898. It was a naval engagement between the United States Navy and the Spanish Navy near Santiago de Cuba. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the United States, effectively destroying the Spanish fleet and securing American control over the area. Following the battle, the U.S. forces laid siege to the city of Santiago, leading to its surrender on July 17, 1898. This victory marked a significant turning point in the war, contributing to the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and the emergence of the United States as a global power.