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Battle of Siranaya

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Battle of Siranaya
DateMarch 1904
LocationSiranaya, Midsayap, Cotabato
Result American victory
Belligerents
Moro  United States
Commanders and leaders
Datu Ali Leonard Wood
Strength
Several thousand of Moro warriors 5 companies
artillery battery
Philippine–American War
Luzon

Visayas

Mindanao

The Battle of Siranaya was fought between the Philippines and the United States during the Philippine–American War. Leonard Wood led a force against Datu Ali in the Cotabato Valley in retaliation for refusing to obey an antislavery law. Wood used a force of five companies and an artillery battery with a 3.2 inch piece to attack Ali's cotta and several thousand Moros. The cotta surrendered after two days of American shelling but not before Ali and most of his men fled.

Moro Rebellion

The Moros left behind 21 Spanish cannons and 72 lantakas. Secretary of War William Taft criticized Wood afterwards for the excessive use of force and brutality.

References

  1. ^ Arnold, J.R., 2011, The Moro War, New York: Bloomsbury Press, ISBN 9781608190249
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