Documents the early twentieth-century battle against Muslim insurgents in the southern Philippines, discussing the fierce debates between military supporters and peace advocates while offering insight into the challenges faced by U.S. forces and the contributions of future general John Pershing.

Includes maps of: Philippines; Island of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago; Lake Lanao District; Battle of Bayan, May 1902; Lake Lanao Campaign of 1902; Lake Lanao Campaign of 1903; Lake Lanao Campaign of 1904; Scheme of Maneuver - Battle of Bud Dajo, March 5-8, 1906; Five Forts of Bud Bagsak; Bud Bagsak from Languasan.

A place called Moroland -- First contacts -- The Battle of Bayan -- The rise of Jack Pershing -- The conquest begins -- "A model administrator" -- The new governor takes charge -- Leonard Wood goes to war -- "Like rats in a trap" -- Eye of the storm -- Storm at Bud Dajo -- The end of the storm -- Tasker Bliss and the return to benign assimilation -- The problems of pacification -- "Sponge cake, coffee, cigars" -- Jungle patrols -- The return of John Pershing -- Bud Bagsak : the last battle -- A forgottenwar -- The cradle of leadership.