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The Philippine War, 1899-1902 (Modern War Studies)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9780700612253
ISBN: 0700612254
Label: University Press of Kansas
Manufacturer: University Press of Kansas
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 442
Publication Date: 2002-10
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Studio: University Press of Kansas
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Editorial Review:
1999 began the centennial of the Philippine War, one of the most controversial and poorly understood events in American history. The war thrust the U.S. into the center of Pacific and Asian politics, with important and sometimes tragic consequences. It kept the Filipinos under colonial overlordship for another five decades and subjected them to American political, cultural, and economic domination.
In the first comprehensive study in over six decades, Linn provides a definitive treatment of military operations in the Philippines. From the pitched battles of the early war to the final campaigns against guerrillas, Linn traces the entire course of the conflict. More than an overview of Filipino resistance and American pacification, this is a detailed study of the fighting in the "boondocks."
In addition to presenting a detailed military history of the war, Linn challenges previous interpretations. Rather than being a clash of armies or societies, the war was a series of regional struggles that differed greatly from island to island. By shifting away from the narrow focus on one or two provinces to encompass the entire archipelago, Linn offers a more thorough understanding of the entire war.
Linn also dispels many of the misunderstandings and historical inaccuracies surrounding the Philippine War. He repudiates the commonly held view of American soldiers "civilizing with a Krag" and clarifies such controversial incidents as the Balangiga Massacre and the Waller Affair.
Exhaustively researched and engagingly written, The Philippine War will become the standard reference on America's forgotten conflict and a major contribution to the study of guerrilla warfare.
This book is part of the Modern War Studies series.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - An important book
The phillipine war fought between America and a series of guerillas between 1899 and 1902 is one of those forgotten wars that is fascinating and should be studied as a classic anti-insurgency campaign. It was also a war against Islamic insurgents, the Moros, in the south and one in which General 'Black Jack' Pershing led the Americans to victory.
A fascinating book this is a true military history of the background and events and shows how the American army defeated the irregular units ... Read More
Rating:  - Quetionable citations
With as much detail as Linn provides concerning units and their strengths, battle dates, all of which can be taken from most history books, he is 'light' on some of his citations. There is a note of personal vindictiveness in describing some of the historical figures relating to their personal character, yet he does not really back up his 'barbs' or accusations with fact. That said, his 'novelist' approach to what should be strictly a historical document and an objective perspective undermines much ... Read More
Rating:  - Philippine War 1899-1902
A well balanced study in an oft missrepersented war showing both sides of the war. Note: The Phillipines are who they are today as a direct positive result of this war. This book has many modern applications in what it will take to win an inssurgent war today. You often feel like you are reading todays news complete with an opponent who seeks to effect an American election by American military cuasalties. We didn't fall for it in 1900. This book takes you by island by island, challenges, defeats and ... Read More
Rating: - A Comprehensive Examination
Brian McAllister Linn examines the Philippine-American War with meticulous detail. From documents from the National Archives and Philippine secondary literature, Linn has organized a comprehensive and well-researched analysis of the military aspect of the war. He attempts to concentrate on the strategic realm rather than the ideological that have already been discussed and examined in previous scholarship. Linn does not debunk myths or reanalyzes perceptions and interpretations that have existed since ... Read More
Rating: - Very good but boring
I agree with many other reviewers that this is an informative book and that the author has clearly done his homework. However, a combination of style and organization of the material makes it extremely boring to read. This is a book for those who are REALLY interested in the topic not for the casual reader.
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