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Military & Warfare

Capture of Malolos by American Forces

March 31st, 1899 125 years ago

American forces captured Malolos, the capital of the First Philippine Republic, following a series of military engagements. This decisive action was part of the Philippine-American War, which arose after the United States assumed control of the Philippines following the Spanish-American War. The capture marked a significant turning point in the conflict, asserting U.S. military presence in the region and leading to further hostilities. The fall of Malolos highlighted the growing tensions between Filipino revolutionaries and American forces, as the former sought independence after Spanish colonial rule.

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