Historical Events tagged with "benjamin cheatham"
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Filipinos Achieve Victory at Mabitac
Filipino forces led by Juan Cailles achieved a significant victory against American troops commanded by Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham Jr. at Mabitac, located in the Laguna province of the Philippines. This clash exemplified the increasing resistance by Filipino fighters during the Philippine-American War, as they sought to assert independence against American colonial rule. The battle highlighted the tactical ingenuity of Cailles’ forces and underscored the difficulties faced by U.S. military leaders in pacifying the archipelago amidst strong nationalist sentiments.
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