revolutionaries' strategic center gravity ref name deady p filipino operational center gravity ability sustain force irregulars field ref name deady p ref filipino general francisco macabulos described filipinos' war aim vanquish us army inflict constant losses initially sought use conventional tactics increasing toll us casualties contribute mckinley 's defeat presidential election ref name deady p hope president avowedly anti imperialist future secretary state william jennings bryan would withdraw philippines ref name deady p
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