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Filipino War Siege Brings Death and Rescue at Mantila Church
A night siege at Mantila church as American troops led by Connell and Bansemer repel a Filipino assault. Teresa Velasquez, protecting her wounded brother, befriends Graydon and earns aid from the squad. A final rush ends the attack, with casualties among officers and insurgents.
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Scott
Connell
Aguinaldo
Pilar
Manila
Rogers
Gracer
March
Bansemer
Graydon
Ramos Jose Velasquez
Teresa
Fortune Velasquez
Sir William Fortune
Lved
Mantila
Senorita
Grace
Tan
God
Virgin