Major Events

Commodore George Dewey lead his naval fleet to victory on May 1, 1898 as they stormed Manila Bay. Dewey commanded his fleet to attack the Spanish antiquated fleet that resided at the bay who were led by Patricio Montojo. Dewey and his men won the battle with only eight wounded soldiers and one death from a heart attack. The Spanish soldiers had 161 dead soldiers, 210 injured, and they lost 8 vessels. Patricio escaped the battle on a small boat, but was later found and prosecuted by the Spanish Supreme Court. This was the first victory for the United States in the developing war.

Following the notice of multiple Filipino troops arriving by train to Caloocan, American General Arthur C. MacArthur Jr decided to seize the valuable railroad center on February 10th, 1899. The American's invaded with ease, battling off every defense that the Caloocan's threw at them. Rebel citizens even attempted to burn down the whole city in an effort to stop the Americans. But the rebels were captured by American troops and sent to prison after the battle. MacArthur claimed victory for America when he reached the capital building of Caloocan and secured it.

During the morning of September 28th, 1901, the Filipino soldiers led a surprise attack upon the American soldiers due to the unruly mistreat to the Balangiga people and town. The Filipinos attacked while the troops were eating breakfast. Many American troops were killed from the attack. The Filipinos then took possession of all the rations and supplies that the troops had to help feed their people during their famine season. They also freed about 80 of the people from their city that were imprisoned by the American army. This was one of the first wins for the Filipinos, but America followed back with a horrible murdering spree that was approved by the government.