Capture of Malolos

Capture of Malolos
Part of the Philippine–American War

Filipino soldiers in Malolos
DateMarch 25–31, 1899
Location
Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States First Philippine Republic Philippine Republic
Commanders and leaders
United States Arthur MacArthur Jr.
United States Loyd Wheaton
United States Irving Hale
United States Frederick Funston		 First Philippine Republic Antonio Luna
Strength
10,000 to 15,000 5,000 (estimate)
Casualties and losses
8 killed, 105 wounded (official report)[1] Unknown[1]

The Capture of Malolos (Filipino: Labanan para sa Malolos), also known as the Battle of Malolos, occurred on March 31, 1899, in Malolos, Bulacan, during the Philippine–American War. General Arthur MacArthur Jr.'s division advanced to Malolos along the Manila-Dagupan Railway.[1] By March 30, American forces were advancing toward Malolos. Meanwhile, the Aguinaldo government moved its seat from Malolos to San Isidro, Nueva Ecija.[2]

  1. ^ a b c Dumindin, Arnaldo. "Americans Advance To Malolos, March 24–31, 1899". Archived from the original on April 11, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  2. ^ Agoncillo, Teodoro A. (1990) [1960]. History of the Filipino People (8th ed.). Quezon City: Garotech Publishing. p. 219. ISBN 971-8711-06-6.