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

Author/creator Arnold, James R., 1952-
Format Book
Edition1st U.S. ed.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Bloomsbury Press, 2011.
Description306 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
Muslims--Philippines. --History. --20th century.
Counterinsurgency--Philippines. --History. --20th century.
Philippines--History. --1898-1946.
Mindanao Island (Philippines)--History, Military. --20th century.
Sulu Archipelago (Philippines)--History, Military. --20th century.
United States--History, Military. --20th century.

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.
Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 295-301) and index.
LCCN 2010039113
ISBN9781608190249 (hbk.)
ISBN1608190242 (hbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks DS685 .A76 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold