Publisher's Synopsis
""Memories Of Two Wars: Cuban And Philippine Experiences"" is a memoir written by Frederick Funston, a United States Army officer who served in both the Cuban War of Independence and the Philippine-American War. The book was originally published in 1911 and provides a firsthand account of the battles, tactics, and experiences of the author during these two conflicts. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Funston's experiences in Cuba. He describes his arrival in Cuba in 1896 and his involvement in various battles, including the Battle of Santa Clara and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. Funston also provides insight into the political and social climate of Cuba at the time, including the tensions between the Spanish colonizers and the Cuban rebels. The second part of the book focuses on Funston's experiences in the Philippines during the Philippine-American War. He describes his arrival in the country in 1899 and his involvement in various battles, including the Battle of Calumpit and the Battle of San Jacinto. Funston also provides insight into the political and social climate of the Philippines at the time, including the tensions between the United States and the Philippine rebels. Throughout the book, Funston provides a detailed and engaging account of his experiences, including his interactions with fellow soldiers, his thoughts on the tactics used in battle, and his reflections on the impact of war on both the soldiers and the civilians caught in the crossfire. ""Memories Of Two Wars: Cuban And Philippine Experiences"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on two important conflicts in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.
