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Battle of the Meycauayan bridge

Name: Battle of the Meycauayan bridge
Start: 1899-03-26
Location: Meycauayan bridge

When: March 26, 1899
Where: Meycauayan bridge
Part of: Event of 1899: In the first major action in the Malolos Campaign in the Philippine–American War

American forces under General Arthur MacArthur advanced northwards along the railway line, killing over 90 Filipino soldiers in a bloody battle.

On March 26, 1899, American forces under General Arthur MacArthur advanced northwards along the railway line. They engaged Filipino soldiers at the Meycauayan bridge. The battle was described as bloody, resulting in the death of over 90 Filipino soldiers. This engagement was part of the Malolos campaign, which began on March 24, 1899.

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Campaigns of the Philippine–American War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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