
Memories of Two Wars
Cuban and Philippine Experiences
Frederick Funston(Author)
Bison Books (Publisher)
Published on 1. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
472 pages
978-0-8032-2289-2 (ISBN)
Description
Though America did not join rebellious Cuban forces against the Spanish empire until 1898, Frederick Funston (1865-1917) was so moved by a speech by Gen. Daniel Sickles in 1896 that he went to Cuba as a filibuster in the battle for Cuban independence. When the United States finally went to war against Spain, he took command of a regiment, was sent to the Philippine-American War, and received the Medal of Honor for his daring and skill in crossing a river to turn the flank of the Philippine army at the Battle of Calumpit. Two years later, in 1901, he became a national hero for capturing Philippine president and lead insurgent Emilio Aguinaldo. In such roles, Funston was integral to the successful implementation of U.S. policy. Memories of Two Wars is Funston's firsthand account of his adventures in the Cuban Revolution and the Philippine-American war. Conversational yet informative, Funston's memoir relates his experience with the vigor and joviality of a friend sharing war stories over a drink and a cigar. He describes the guerrilla-style combat necessitated by the lack of weapons, the exotic scenery and vegetation of the islands, and the myriad characters-Cuban, American, Spanish, and Philippine-with whom he worked and fought.
Reviews / Votes
"This memoir is a window into America's early ventures in intervention and nation-building. The University of Nebraska Press deserves thanks for making it once more widely available."-Graham A. Cosmas, Journal of Military HistoryMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nebraska
United States
Publishing group
University of Nebraska Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8032-2289-2 (9780803222892)
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Persons
Thomas Bruscino is an assistant professor at the United States Army School of Advanced Military Studies. He is the author of Out of Bounds: Transnational Sanctuary in Irregular Warfare.
Content
CUBAN EXPERIENCESI. To Cuba as a FilibusterII. Cascorra, the First Cuban SiegeIII. The Fall of GuaimaroIV. A Defeat and a VictoryPHILIPPINE EXPERIENCESI. The Making of a RegimentII. Caloocan and Its TrenchesIII. Up the Railroad to MalolosIV. From Malolos to San FernandoV. San Fernando and the Beginning of the Guerilla WarVI. More of the Guerilla WarVII. The Capture of Emilio AguinaldoVIII. Closing DaysIndex