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Philippine-American War
Filipino insurgents surrendering during the Philippine-American War, c. 1900.
During the Philippine-American War, it is estimated that approximately 20,000 Filipino combatants were killed.1
The conflict, which lasted from 1899 to 1902, resulted in a significant human cost. In addition to the combatant deaths, more than 200,000 Filipino civilians perished due to the effects of combat, hunger, or disease.1