Although the Spanish-American War was described as a "splendid little war," what factor made this depiction untrue?
A) American troops dealt with heavy military casualties due to superior Spanish military forces.
B) The American navy experienced a heavy defeat in the Philippines.
C) Americans suffered more deaths due to diseases like yellow fever rather than through battle.
D) The United States failed to gain any territory at the end of this war.
C
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