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The Filipinos indulged in every torture and indignity that was possible, and, as a general thing, our soldiers did not retaliate.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “The Filipinos indulged in every torture and indignity that was possible, and, as a general thing, our soldiers did not…”
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Dodge describes the extreme measures taken by Filipinos against American soldiers, noting their restraint in not retaliating.
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I must say this is the first time I ever heard of national honor being sustained by such methods.
Under the regulations, it is impossible for the Army to defend itself and make answer to these attacks, except through their own officers, and their reports do not reach the public, for the press seems to use only that which reflects upon…
We were always careful that no cruelties were committed by enlisted men, but whatever was done was by the order of an officer.
They evidently have no desire to learn about these things, but want some excuse for attacking our Army, hoping thereby to bring dishonor upon our country before the world.
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