Battle of Bud Bagsak
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The Battle of Bud Bagsak took place during the Moro Rebellion phase of the Philippine–American War fought between June 11 and 15, 1913. The defending Moro fighters were fortified at the top of Mount Bagsak on the island of Jolo, Sulu. The attacking Americans were led by General John 'Black Jack' Pershing. The Moros were entirely annihilated, including their leader, Datu Amil.[2]: 228–240
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Battle of Bud Bagsak | |||||||
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Part of the Moro Rebellion phase of the Philippine–American War | |||||||
"Knocking Out the Moros" | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Moro rebels | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
John J. Pershing George C. Shaw Rapp Brush |
Datu Amil † Datu Sahipa | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,200, 8th Infantry, 8th Cavalry, 40th Mountain Artillery Battery and Philippine Scouts [1] | Estimated 800[2]: 225 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Est. 14 killed 25 wounded[2]: 240 | Est. 200 to over 500[2]: 240 |
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