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Battle of Polo
1899
26 March 1899
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type of battle

war or event

Philippine-American War

at a glance

coordinates unknown

location

modern country

American commander Arthur MacArthur marched north from Manila through Caloocan (10 February) advancing on Philippine General Antonio Luna’s headquarters at the railway town of Polo. American Colonel Harry C. Egbert was killed leading a charge in heavy fighting at nearby Malinta, but Polo fell later the same day. Luna led a scorched-earth retreat towards Malolos.


   
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