Raid at Paombong

Raid at Paombong
Part of the Philippine Revolution
DateAugust 31, 1897
LocationPaombong, Bulacan Philippines
Result Tactical Filipino Victory
Belligerents
Katipunan Spain Kingdom of Spain
Commanders and leaders
Gregorio del Pilar
Julian H. del Pilar
Inocencio Tolentino		 unknown
Strength
unknown unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown unknown

The "Raid at Paombong" was organized and executed on August 31, 1897,[1] between the Philippine revolutionaries led by Captain Gregorio del Pilar on a blitzkrieg attack on the Spanish barracks of Cazadores in the municipality of Paombong. The attack was successfully carried out with the capture of 14 Mauser rifles and other supplies.[2] It is often described as one of the famous assaults during Philippine Revolution. Shortly thereafter, Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo raised Gregorio del Pilar to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/philippinehistory/katipuneros4.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/philippinehistory/katipuneros4.htm


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