Bibliograph

The Moro War, how America battled a Muslim insurgency in the Philippine jungle, 1902-1913, James R. Arnold

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The Moro War, how America battled a Muslim insurgency in the Philippine jungle, 1902-1913, James R. Arnold

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-301) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Moro War

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

664519655

Responsibility statement

James R. Arnold

Sub title

how America battled a Muslim insurgency in the Philippine jungle, 1902-1913

Summary

Documents the early twentieth-century battle against Muslim insurgents in the southern Philippines, discussing the fierce debates between military supporters and peace advocates while offering insight into the challenges faced by U.S. forces and the contributions of future general John Pershing

Table Of Contents

A place called Moroland -- First contacts -- The Battle of Bayan -- The rise of Jack Pershing -- The conquest begins -- "A model administrator" -- The new governor takes charge -- Leonard Wood goes to war -- "Like rats in a trap" -- Eye of the storm -- Storm at Bud Dajo -- The end of the storm -- Tasker Bliss and the return to benign assimilation -- The problems of pacification -- "Sponge cake, coffee, cigars" -- Jungle patrols -- The return of John Pershing -- Bud Bagsak : the last battle -- A forgotten war -- The cradle of leadership

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