Battle of Tirad Pass

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The Battle of Tirad Pass was a 1899 clash in the Philippine–American War where a small Filipino force led by General Gregorio del Pilar made a famed last stand to delay pursuing American troops and protect President Emilio Aguinaldo’s retreat.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battle
military engagement
alsoKnownAs Battle of Tirad Pass (Philippine–American War)
associatedWith Emilio Aguinaldo
belligerent First Philippine Republic
United States Army
commander Gregorio del Pilar
Lt. Col. Peyton C. March
Peyton C. March
commemoratedOn December 2 (in some local observances)
conflict Philippine–American War
countryInvolved Philippines
United States of America
surface form: United States
date 1899-12-02
followedBy continued American pursuit of Emilio Aguinaldo
forceSizeAmerican several hundred soldiers
forceSizeFilipino approximately 60 soldiers
hasCasualties American casualties relatively light
Filipino force largely wiped out
hasMemorial monuments at Tirad Pass
historicalPeriod turn of the 20th century
involvesPerson Emilio Aguinaldo
Gregorio del Pilar
Peyton C. March
legacy elevated Gregorio del Pilar as a national hero
symbol of Filipino heroism and sacrifice
location Ilocos Sur
Luzon
Philippines
Masbate Pass
surface form: Tirad Pass
notableFor heroic delaying action by a small Filipino force
last stand of Gregorio del Pilar
objectiveAmerican capture Emilio Aguinaldo
objectiveFilipino cover the retreat of the Philippine revolutionary government
outcome death of Gregorio del Pilar
partOf Philippine–American War
precededBy American advance into northern Luzon
relatedEvent capture of Emilio Aguinaldo in 1901
result American victory
strategicPurpose delay American pursuit of Emilio Aguinaldo
protect Emilio Aguinaldo’s retreat
tacticalFeature defensive positions on high ground
use of trenches and rock breastworks
terrain mountain pass
year 1899

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Philippine Revolutionary Army engagement Battle of Tirad Pass
Gregorio del Pilar knownFor Battle of Tirad Pass
Gregorio del Pilar participatedIn Battle of Tirad Pass