Philippine American War

The Philippine-American War of 1899-1902 was a dramatic, world-changing conflict that shaped the century to come and revealed the early stirrings of America’s drive for global power. The conflict and its aftershocks continue to influence the Philippines and the wider region to this day, leaving a legacy of governance, society, and economic organization.

On April 27, 1898, six American ships of the line, led by the Olympia with Commodore George Dewey aboard, headed toward Manila Bay. After several days of sailing over the South China Sea, Dewey hoped to sail past the Spanish fort at Corregidor to arrive at Manila without detection, and sailed without lights in order to do so. He made it into the bay, where the naval battle with the Spanish South Pacific Squadron began in the wee hours of May 1, 1898.

Behind Japanese Lines has a great deal to say about the relations with the Filipinos and about the problems of dealing with and fighting the Hukbalahaps, the communist guerrillas or, indeed, in opposing the Japanese. This book adds considerable insights into the significance of guerrilla warfare as it relates to modern warfare in general

The extraordinary firsthand account of an American special forces unit in the jungles of southeast Asia and their guerilla operations against the Japanese during World War II!

General John J. Pershing is the only person to be promoted in his own lifetime to the highest rank ever held in the United States Army - General of the Armies. He mentored generals who led the United States Army in Europe during World War II, including George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar N. Bradley, and George S. Patton. Pershing personally led his men into combat against the Apache, Moro rebels in the Philippines, and Mexican bandits led by Pancho Villa. He fought alongside the Buffalo Soldiers in the West, up San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War and against the Moros who ...

Discover the fascinating Philippines in this captivating audiobook on its history, from the origins of the archipelago’s first peoples until modern times. The Philippines is possibly the most intriguing nation of maritime Southeast Asia. The archipelago has almost 8,000 islands that form the apex of the Coral Triangle of the Asian Pacific, as well as abundant marine life that constitutes almost half of this magnificent area’s oceanic megadiversity.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Spanish-American War, then pay attention...Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: The Spanish-American War and The Philippine-American War. The Spanish-American War really only lasted about 10 weeks (the buildup and decision to go to war took longer than the war itself), but a peace treaty was not signed until December of 1898. This was an event that was the tipping point for the end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the US as a formidable player on the world stage.

In 1898, on the eve of the Spanish-American War, the US Army seemed minuscule and ill-equipped for global conflict. Yet over the next fifteen years, its soldiers defeated Spain and pacified nationalist insurgencies in both Cuba and the Philippines. Despite their lack of experience in colonial administration, American troops also ruled and transformed the daily lives of the 8 million people who inhabited these tropical islands.

Do you want to learn Filipino the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to travel to the Philippines and get around like a pro? Then this is the audiobook for you. Learn Filipino: A Complete Phrase Compilation for Traveling to the Philippines is designed for absolute beginner learners and travelers. You learn the must-know travel phrases, survival phrases, vocab, and cultural insights to make your trip to the Philippines a breeze. All were hand-picked by our team of Filipino teachers and experts.

The New York Times bestselling author of Fly Girls shares the riveting story of an unsung World War II hero who saved countless American lives in the Philippines. When Florence Finch died at the age of 101, few of her Ithaca, NY neighbors knew that this unassuming Filipina native was a...

In the shadow of empire and the roar of distant drums, one young soldier steps into the crucible of history, seeking purpose, carrying the weight of his father's silence, and chasing meaning through the fog of war. Set during the Spanish–American and Philippine–American Wars, Big Red One, Bloody Ford is a powerful, character-driven novel that explores the cost of service, the complexity of patriotism, and the enduring bond between father and son. With rich historical detail and emotional depth, Rowan Drake delivers a deeply human story about choices, memory, and the battle to preserve ...

This immersive epic reveals the origins of the American empire and the lives of those who promoted it and those who resisted it. In 1898, the United States won an empire, and—many allege—lost its soul. In Splendid Liberators, Joe Jackson offers an epic narrative of the Spanish-American War...

Bloomsbury presents Pacific Thunder: The US Navy's Central Pacific Campaign, August 1943-October 1944 by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver, read by Stuart Milligan. A thorough and compelling investigation of the Central Pacific campaign in World War II that saw the US Navy progress from the edge of...

Never Surrender is the dramatic first-person account of Earl Anderson's fight for survival during and after the devastating Japanese attack on the Philippine Islands of WW II. Earl Anderson was an ordinary Navy sailor placed under extraordinary circumstances. He narrowly avoided death when the invading Japanese army overwhelmed the besieged American forces on the Bataan peninsula. He fought alongside the Marines on the fortress-island of Corregidor, where American forces made their courageous last stand against the relentless Japanese invaders. After a brutal fight on Corregidor, he was ...

What happens when a young nation takes its first steps onto the global stage? The year was 1898, and the Spanish-American War would prove to be more than a clash of arms—it was the turning point that transformed the United States into a global power. The Road to Empire: How the Spanish-American War Reshaped Cuba, the Philippines, and America's Future brings this pivotal conflict to life with clarity and depth. From the battle cries of Cuba Libre to the thunder of cannons in Manila Bay, this book traces the story of a brief yet world-changing war that dismantled Spain’s empire and ...

In the heart of the Pacific, they came not just to fight—but to liberate. The Battle of Luzon was one of the largest campaigns of the Pacific War—a massive combined effort to free the Philippines from Japanese occupation and strike a decisive blow against the Axis in the Pacific. Liberators tells the harrowing, heroic, and unforgettable stories of the men who went above and beyond the call of duty—earning the Medal of Honor in some of the war’s fiercest fighting. This seventh volume in the Medal of Honor series chronicles the campaign through the lens of extraordinary courage: ...

The people of the Philippine Islands during the early half of the 20th century experienced various waves of Western imperialism, two wars of attempted secession from Western powers, and two world wars. And yet the Philippine Islands and its people have received only small subheadings in many American textbooks and histories.

In this “forensic, unflinching, devastating work of historical recovery” (Sathnam Sanghera), Bud Dajo—an American atrocity bigger than Wounded Knee or My Lai, yet today largely forgotten—is revealed, thanks to the rediscovery of a single photograph. In March 1906, American soldiers on...

Don't miss this brand-new WWII historical novel, perfect for fans of Anna Stuart and Daisy Wood. The Philippines, 1941. Rose Williams arrives in Manila on her first assignment as a US Army nurse, enthralled by the new environment and its promise of adventure. Although worlds away from the land...

For nearly a century, tens of thousands of Filipino men served in the United States Navy—yet their stories remain largely unspoken. Beneath the Stars and Stripes uncovers this overlooked legacy, tracing the lives of Filipino sailors from colonial times to Cold War deployments, from steward’s quarters to leadership roles. Drawing on personal letters, oral histories, and official records, Gerald R. Anderson offers a powerful and deeply human portrait of service, sacrifice, and resilience. From the young recruits of Cavite and Olongapo to the sailors who served aboard ships during World ...