"America, like Captain Philip, displayed…the "Magnanimity of Strength." From this common perspective, by showing the same selfless sympathy for the Spanish that they had shown towards the plight of the Cubans themselves, the Americans in victory proved the true character from which they had been fighting all along, not vengeance but humanity."
"not vengeance, but humanity"
I am still so confused by the idea that killing is okay in a battle situation, but is not okay after the battle has ended. JWT baffles me. Rules of engagement don't make any sense. Why would Captain Philip be praised for treating their enemies so humanly after the battle, while also being praised for fighting during the battle? How can a country, like America, use violence to end violence?
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