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“Writer Evan Thomas has a description of what it was like to suffer from yellow fever.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: U.S. naval power projection
For: Historians and readers interested in military history
Key quote: “Thomas said of yellow fever, quote, disease accounted for most Spanish casualties.”
The host mentions 'The War Lovers' to highlight the historical context of disease during the Spanish-American War, particularly yellow fever's impact on military strategy. Evan Thomas's vivid description of yellow fever underscores the severity of the situation in Cuba and its implications for U.S. intervention.