Battle of Tirad Pass 1899
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 December 1899 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1899 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Philippines | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Philippine–American War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | First Philippine Republic, Gregorio del Pilar, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 17.1422, 120.6294 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Tirad Pass, sometimes referred to as the Philippine Thermopylae, took place during the Philippine–American War on December 2, 1899, in northern Luzon in the Philippines. A 60-man Filipino rear guard commanded by Brigadier General Gregorio del Pilar succumbed to more than 500 Americans, mostly of the 33rd Volunteer Infantry Regiment under Major Peyton C. March, while delaying the American advance to ensure that President Emilio Aguinaldo and his troops escaped.
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