A detailed map showing U.S. military operations in the San Mateo region during the Philippine-American War (1899-1902). A legend identifies U.S. troop movement, U.S. forces, Filipino forces, and the location “Where Maj. Gen Lawton was killed.” Lawton was the highest-ranking officer killed in the Philippine-American War and the first general killed outside of North America. Insisting on leading his troops from the front and while walking the firing line, his tall stature and white hat made him a target for snipers. After he laughed off a few close shots, one shot landed a mortal blow. Before his death, Lawton had written about the Filipinos in a formal correspondence, "Taking into account the disadvantages they have to fight against in terms of arms, equipment and military discipline, without artillery, short of ammunition, powder inferior, shells reloaded until they are defective, they are the bravest men I have ever seen."

References: Phillips (Philippine Islands) #506.

Condition: A+

Fine, issued folding.