A Filipino victory over American forces during the Philippine–American War, one of few engagements where U.S. troops were decisively defeated in the field.
Key Facts
- Date
- September 13, 1900
- Location
- Pulang Lupa, Marinduque, Philippines
- Filipino Commander
- Colonel Maximo Abad
- American Commander
- Devereux Shields
- Conflict
- Philippine–American War (1899–1902)
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
During the Philippine–American War, American forces sought to suppress Filipino resistance across the Philippine archipelago, including on the island of Marinduque. Colonel Maximo Abad led Filipino forces in opposition to U.S. military operations on the island, setting the stage for a direct armed confrontation.
On September 13, 1900, Filipino forces under Colonel Maximo Abad engaged and defeated an American unit commanded by Devereux Shields at Pulang Lupa, Marinduque. The battle was a clear Filipino victory in the field against the occupying American forces.
The defeat of the American force prompted a harsh U.S. military campaign against the civilian population of Marinduque. Governor-General William Howard Taft later acknowledged the severity of these reprisals, noting that a full account of the campaign would reflect poorly on the U.S. Army.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Colonel Maximo Abad.
Side B
1 belligerent
Devereux Shields.