Episode 2 of 5
Siege of Fort Pilar
- When
- April–May 1899
- Where
- Fort Pilar
General Álvarez laid siege to Fort Pilar in April 1899, leading to its surrender in May.
After two weeks of stalemate involving artillery duels, Álvarez besieged the Spanish stronghold. Fort Pilar was surrendered to the Revolutionary Government in May 1899, marking the formal establishment of the state.
Sources
- Vicente Álvarez (general) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-30
- Republic of Zamboanga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
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