Report Of Major-General E. S. Otis On Military Operations And Civil Affairs In The Philippine Islands (1899)

Otis, Elwell Stephen

ISBN 10: 1166962741 / ISBN 13: 9781166962746

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Report Of Major-General E. S. Otis On Military Operations And Civil Affairs In The Philippine Islands (1899)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1166962741
• ISBN 13: 9781166962746
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The ""Report of Major-General E.S. Otis on Military Operations and Civil Affairs in the Philippine Islands"" is a historical document written by Elwell Stephen Otis in 1899. It is a comprehensive report on the military operations and civil affairs that occurred during the Philippine-American War, which took place from 1899 to 1902. Otis was a Major-General in the United States Army and served as the military governor of the Philippines during the early stages of the war. His report covers a wide range of topics, including the initial military campaign against the Philippine forces, the establishment of civil government, and the challenges faced by the American forces in maintaining control over the islands.The report provides detailed accounts of the battles that took place, as well as descriptions of the local population and their customs. It also discusses the efforts made by the American forces to improve the infrastructure and economy of the Philippines, including the construction of roads, bridges, and schools.Overall, the ""Report of Major-General E.S. Otis on Military Operations and Civil Affairs in the Philippine Islands"" is an important historical document that provides insight into the early stages of the Philippine-American War and the challenges faced by the American forces in establishing control over the islands. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Philippines or the history of American imperialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.