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What were the casualties at the Battle of Manila in 1899?
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Philippine-American War
Filipino insurgents surrendering during the Philippine-American War, c. 1900.
During the Battle of Manila, which took place on February 4–5, 1899, the casualties were as follows:
- United States: 50–60 dead and 225 wounded out of a force of 19,000 troops.
- Filipino forces: Up to 2,000 dead or wounded out of a force of 15,000.
This engagement served as the first and largest battle of the Philippine-American War, marking the beginning of a prolonged and bloody conflict following the Philippines' struggle for independence.1