Latson, Alton; Ashford, Anthony; Doo, Byron; Groce, David; Lake, Robert
Thesis: The massacre of U.S. troops at Balangiga caused the retaliation at Samar. Discussion: After the American military forces freed the Philippine Islands from the rule of Spain, the American government implemented a benevolent policy of...
This monograph analyzes the common cause of the three incidents, Balangiga, No Gun Ri, and My Lai and discusses implications for the U.S. Army to prevent such incidents from recurring. The Balangiga incident took place in the last quarter of 1901,...
The 2001 terrorist attacks in New York have changed the United States forever. An attack of this magnitude hadn’t been seen in this country since the attack on Pearl Harbor precipitating America’s entry into World War II. Similarly, the attacks...
Histories of prior insurgent wars provide insight of lessons learned and apply today in the counterinsurgency of Iraq and Afghanistan. By studying the previous battles of counterinsurgencies, the United States Military avoids the pitfalls of past...
Coroy, James C.; Wallace, Crystal; Martin, John; Burrows, Garnald; Stolniceanu, Catalin; Kessler, John
The United States continues to deploy its forces worldwide. American leaders and Soldiers are operating at the highest tempo in recent memory. History suggests that war crimes have occurred in every conflict that the United States military has been...
The History of the United States Army is a history of victory and honor. Our Army has served the National interest well and we have done what we could to secure the liberties of oppressed people of the world. We have done more to secure the...
Is it important for military professionals to take time out of their busy schedules to study military history? In the history of our military, there are countless examples of outstanding service. There are exciting stories of daring and expert...
Military Leaders should learn all they can about the tactics used to battle insurgency in the Philippines. These lessons will save the lives of Soldiers and promote what America stands for. All leaders should teach their Soldiers about the culture...
This report examines the Boxer Rebellion and the Philippine Insurrection, their root causes, and their outcomes. Finally, the report considers prospective application of the lessons learned from both insurgencies to today’s efforts in...
Beatty, Carl E.; Gardner, Rick; Lahan, Mark; Chrisp, Ron
The Philippine Insurrection was the beginning and end of America's efforts to become an imperialistic nation. The country had expanded to its furthest most boundaries and was looking for fresh markets and resources. The Mahan theory recommended...
This study includes the collected messages and circulars issued by Bell to his subordinate commanders and the text of the Army General Orders 100 which provide guidance in examining Bell's inner thinking and his view of the operation and his...
The U.S. Army's involvement in the Philippine Archipelago 1898-1941 demonstrated the validity of the main tenants of current full spectrum operations (offensive, defensive, stability, and civil support operations), and the likelihood of more than...
U.S. Army commanders seek to balance the requirements to conduct offensive, defensive and stability operations simultaneously. Within this framework, commanders have also had to balance the conduct of traditional military actions and non-military...
The United States, upon ratifying the Treaty of Paris, extended its empire beyond North America. The Spanish-American War's successful termination resulted in the acquisition of Puerto Rico, the West Indies, and Guam; the liberation of Cuba; and...
This study attempts to investigate how the Philippine Scouts originated and how they were used during the Philippine Insurrection. It focuses on determining the precedence for the U.S. Army's use of indigenous soldiers prior to 1899. Given this...
General Headquarters, United States Army Forces, Pacific, Military Intelligence Section, General Staff
This individual study of the Intelligence Series was originally prepared to familiarize staff planners in the Southwest Pacific and Central Pacific areas with the potentialities of the Philippines' guerrilla groups. It is a compilation from...