The Battle of Bayan and Other Battles

A vivid chronicle of the 1902 Moro campaign, this account brings listeners straight to the limestone hills and river‑crossed plains of Mindanao. War correspondents weave together official reports, personal letters of congratulations, and a solemn poem that captures a soldier’s yearning for home amid the thunder of cannon fire. The narration balances the stark details of combat with moments of quiet reflection, allowing the listener to hear both the clash of bayonets and the whispered hopes of families far away.

The work moves beyond a single engagement, guiding the ear through a series of battles that shaped the final months of the Philippine insurrection. Readers will sense the disciplined rhythm of a regiment’s march, the tension of a frontline charge, and the unvarnished honesty of those who lived it. By the end of the first act, the story leaves a lingering portrait of courage, loss, and the complex legacy of a distant war.