Capture of Guam

Capture of Guam
Part of the Spanish–American War

USS Charleston entering Agana, circa 1898
Date20–21 June 1898
Location13°28′02″N 144°41′27″E / 13.4671°N 144.6907°E / 13.4671; 144.6907
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States Spain
Commanders and leaders
Henry Glass Juan Marina Surrendered
Strength
1 protected cruiser
3 transports
54
Casualties and losses
None 54 captured

The Capture of Guam was a bloodless engagement between the United States and Spain during the Spanish–American War. The U.S. Navy sent a single cruiser, USS Charleston, to capture the island of Guam, which was under Spanish control. The Spanish garrison on the island had no knowledge of the war and no real ability to resist the American forces. They surrendered without resistance, and the island passed into American control. The event was the only conflict of the Spanish–American War on Guam.