“This is a study of the Army’s role in the pacification of the Moslem-Filipinos (Moros) of the Southern Philippines during the years 1899-1913. Having inherited the Moro problem from the Spanish after Spain’s defeat and relinquishment of the Philippines in 1898, officers of the United States Army created a pattern of military government in Moroland based upon their experience with the Plains Indians.”

The old Army --The Army and the Moro problem, 1899-1902 -- Campaigns on Lake Lanao, 1902-1903 -- Moro Province: the era of Leonard Wood -- Moro Province: the administration of Tasker H. Bliss (1906-09) -- Moro Province: the years of John Pershing (1909-1913) -- Twilight of the old Army.