The Spanish American War of 1898 took place in the island nations of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The Americans were able to defeat the Spanish in the Battle of Manila Bay. They scored wins against the Spanish in Cuba with the Battle of San Juan Hill. Americans had difficulty in Puerto Rico as both sides had difficulty during the fighting that came to an end when an armistice was signed. Later the Treaty of Paris was signed on December 10, 1898 and the war came to an end. The U.S. gained the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico. The Americans also establish a naval bay at Guantanamo Bay.