Capture of Guam

Capture of Guam
Part of the Spanish–American War
USS Charleston entering Agana, circa 1898
Date 20–21 June 1898 Location Guam 13°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
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.