Battle of Siranaya

Date	March 1904
Location	Siranaya, Southern Philippines
Result	US victory

Belligerents

Moro

United States

Commanders and leaders

Datu Ali

Leonard Wood

Strength

several thousand of Moro warriors

5 companies
artillery battery

Philippine–American War

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The Battle of Siranaya was a battle fought between the Philippines and the United States during the Philippine-American War. Leonard Wood led a force against Datu Ali in the Cotabato Valley in retaliation for refusing to obey an antislavery law.^[1]^:110 Wood used a force of five companies and an artillery battery with a 3.2 inch piece to attack Ali's cotta and several thousand Moros.^[1]^:110–111 The cotta surrendered after two days of American shelling but not before Ali and most of his men fled.^[1]^:112

Moro Rebellion

Bayan Lanao Hassan Uprising Taraca Dolores River 1st Bud Dajo 2nd Bud Dajo Bud Bagsak

The Moros left behind 21 Spanish cannons and 72 Lantakas.^[1]^:112 Secretary of War William Taft criticized Wood afterwards for the excessive use of force and brutality.^[1]^:112

References

1 2 3 4 5 Arnold, J.R., 2011, The Moro War, New York: Bloomsbury Press, ISBN 9781608190249

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