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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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