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Philippine–American War: American forces defeated troops commanded by Philippine president Emilio Aguinaldo at the Battle of Marilao River.
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Philippine–American War
Armed Philippine-American conflict (1899–1902)
The Philippine–American War, known alternatively as the Philippine Insurrection, Filipino–American War, or Tagalog Insurgency, emerged following the conclusion of the Spanish–American War in December 1898 when the United States annexed the Philippine Islands under the Treaty of…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Emilio Aguinaldo
Filipino revolutionary leader (1869–1964)
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Battle of Marilao River
1899 battle in the Philippine-American War
The Battle of Marilao River was fought on March 27, 1899, in Marilao, Bulacan, Philippines, during the Philippine–American War. It was one of the most celebrated river crossings of the war, wherein American forces crossed the Marilao River, which was 80 yards (73 m) wide and too…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)