February 23rd, 2005  
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Post; The Philippines: Americas First Vietnam and Iraq


The Philippines was Americas First Vietnam and Iraq.

An in-depth account of their first foray into a foreign land and into battle with Filipinos from the four corners of the country, from an American's point of view

www.bakbakan.com/junglep.html

I suggest you guys start from the introduction and work your way down to really understand the history of the Philippine-American war and how it was fought. enjoy
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\"The General has given me the pick of all the men that can be spared and ordered me to defend the Pass. I realize what a terrible task has been given me. And yet i feel that this is the most glorious moment of my life. What i do is done for my beloved country . No sacrifice can be too great.\" Gen.Gregorio del Pilar 24 years old, on the night of 1 Dec. 1899 at Tirad Pass, he was killed the next day battling American troops.
 
 
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