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Blood and Battle on a Manila Schooner
Narrative recounts a perilous voyage where Knapp and Boles survive sieges, tend wounds, and cast ashore prisoners after a deadly assault. Boles heals despite two gunshot wounds while the crew sails toward Manila and contemplates staying aboard for health and purpose. A separate segment shares a veteran’s tale of fear, courage, and a lone rookie pressed to fight Ladrones under an indifferent mentor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
Petty
Mhooner
Boles
Beles
Sen
Manila
United States Army
Philippines
Commissary