The Battle of Manila Bay in the Philippine-American War
The Battle of Manila Bay took place on May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. It was a major naval battle between the United States … Read more
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The Battle of Caloocan in the Philippine-American War
The Battle of Caloocan occurred on February 10, 1899. It was one of the important events during the Philippine-American War. It was a fierce and … Read more
The Battle of Angeles in the Philippine-American War
The Battle of Angeles took place on August 16, 1899, in Pampanga Province. After weeks of heavy rain, General Arthur MacArthur ordered an advance north … Read more
Balangiga Massacre, September 28, 1901
The Balangiga Massacre is a crucial event in Philippine-American history. On September 28, 1901, tensions between American soldiers and Filipino insurgents reached a tragic climax. … Read more
Background: The Philippine Revolution and the Spanish-American War
The Philippines (LEFT, 1898 map) was a colony of Spain from 1571 to 1898. Spanish rule came to an end as a result of the … Read more
The Capture of Antipolo in the Philippine-American War
The Capture of Antipolo was an important event during the Philippine-American War. On June 4, 1899, American forces took control of the town of Antipolo, … Read more
Americans Occupy Manila, Aug. 13, 1898
After the American flag was raised over Intramuros, Aguinaldo demanded joint occupation. General Merritt immediately cabled Brig. Gen. Henry C. Corbin, US Army Adjutant-General, in Washington, D.C.: “Since … Read more
Americans capture Malolos, March 30-31, 1899
On March 30, the Americans reached the outskirts of Malolos. At the sight of a white signal of surrender, the Americans broke into cheers but … Read more
Aguinaldo In Later Years: 1902-1964
During the American occupation through 1946, Aguinaldo continued to pursue his goal of a free and independent Philippines. He supported groups that advocated immediate independence, … Read more
The Advance to San Isidro During the Philippine-American War
In April 1899, during the Philippine-American War, the American forces launched an important campaign to capture the town of San Isidro. Led by General Henry … Read more
American Advance To San Fernando in Philippine War
Americans Advance To San Fernando, April 22-May 5, 1899 Soon after he captured Malolos on March 31, 1899 (ABOVE), Brig. Gen. Arthur C. MacArthur, Jr., … Read more
American Advance to Malolos American in Philippine War
Americans Advance To Malolos, March 24-31, 1899 Brig. Gen. Arthur C. MacArthur Jr.’s column advanced along the Manila-Dagupan railway to the north. Malolos, the Filipino … Read more