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The civilized code of war has been disregarded, no less so by the Spaniards than by the Cubans.
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gutenberg.orgWilliam McKinley: “The civilized code of war has been disregarded, no less so by the Spaniards than by the Cubans.”
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McKinley highlights the disregard for the civilized code of war by both Spanish and Cuban forces during the conflict.
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