Why the Spanish-American War is difficult to research

What books give a reliable account of the Spanish-American War's naval campaign?

No particular book is recommended. The research relied mainly on contemporary naval reports, including material in Jane's and Brassey's, while the search for a satisfactory book continued.

Dr. Clarke's research relied heavily on contemporary naval reports, including material published in Jane's and Brassey's. He had not found a satisfactory general history when the video was recorded. Several books had proved disappointing, with four more still on order. No particular book receives a recommendation, and that judgment remains provisional.