Event of 1899: In the first major action in the Malolos Campaign in the Philippine–American War

Background. The Malolos campaign was conducted between March 24 and August 16, 1899. American forces advanced northward along the railway line, engaging Filipino positions in a series of battles, including an assault at the Tuliahan river on March 25. The Battle of the Meycauayan bridge was part of this broader campaign, occurring shortly after the start of operations in late March 1899.

Engagement. 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 characterized as bloody, resulting in the death of over 90 Filipino soldiers. This action was part of the ongoing Malolos campaign.

Context. The battle occurred during the Malolos campaign, which lasted from March 24 to August 16, 1899. It followed other engagements such as the Battle of the Tuliahan river on March 25. The conflict was part of the broader Philippine–American War, which, as a general fact about the conflict, continued into 1902.