The Moro War: How America Battled a Muslim Insurgency in the Philippine Jungle, 1902-1913
- ISBN-10
- 1608190242
- ISBN-13
- 9781608190249
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 306
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-07-26
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Author
- James R. Arnold
Description
Documents the early 20th-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. 20,000 first printing.
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