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The Moro War : how America battled a Muslim insurgency in the Philippine jungle, 1902-1913 /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Arnold, James R., 1952-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Bloomsbury Press, [2011]
Edition:1st U.S. ed.
Subjects:
Philippines > History > 1898-1946.
Muslims > Philippines > History > 20th century.
Counterinsurgency > Philippines > History > 20th century.
Mindanao Island (Philippines) > History, Military > 20th century.
Sulu Archipelago (Philippines) > History, Military > 20th century.
United States > History, Military > 20th century.
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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.
Physical Description:306 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781608190249 (hbk.)
1608190242 (hbk.)