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Event of 1899: In the Battle of Marilao River, Filipino forces under the personal command of Em

When
1899
Where
Marilao River, Marilao, Bulacan, Philippines
Episodes
1

The Battle of Marilao River occurred on March 27, 1899, during the Philippine-American War. Filipino forces, personally commanded by President Emilio Aguinaldo, failed to prevent United States Army troops from crossing the river. The engagement involved severe fighting and the use of American gunboats, marking a significant river crossing in the conflict.

Episodes

  1. March 27, 1899 · Marilao River, Marilao, Bulacan, PhilippinesBattle of Marilao River

    Filipino forces under Aguinaldo failed to stop American troops from crossing the Marilao River on March 27, 1899.

Background and detail

Engagement. Filipino forces under Aguinaldo's command included troops led by General Isidro Torres, General Pantaleon Garcia, and Colonel Enrique Pacheco. The Americans crossed the 80-yard-wide Marilao River under fire, a feat described as one of the war's most celebrated river crossings. Severe fighting and gunboat support enabled American superiority.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Marilao River Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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