Germany, the Philippines, and the Spanish-American War

This book edited by Dr. Karl-Heinz Wionzek, contains four historical accounts by Imperial German Navy Officers: German involvement in Manila Bay by 1898 by Admiral Otto Von Diederichs; the activities of SMS Irene in Philippine waters from 1896 to 1899 by its navigating officer Capt. Lt. Friedrich Pohl; two short reports by Lt. Commander Gottlieb Becker to Rear Admiral Alfred Tirpits; and politico-military essay reflecting the German view of the Spanish-American War by Rear Admiral Max Pluddemann.