The Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey achieved a notable victory during which war?

• A. Spanish American War
• B. World War I
• C. World War II
• D. Korean War

Answer: (A)

The question centers on a famous naval victory tied to a specific conflict. Dewey’s Asiatic Squadron achieved a decisive win during the Spanish-American War, at Manila Bay in 1898. He led his ships to a swift, overwhelming victory against the Spanish Pacific Squadron, suffering few American losses while destroying or disabling the Spanish vessels. This victory secured American control of the Philippines and helped precipitate the end of the war, making it the notable event associated with Dewey in that era. The other wars listed occurred later and do not correspond to this engagement, which is why the Spanish-American War is the correct context.