Battle of Siranaya

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

Battle of Siranaya
DateMarch 1904
Location
Siranaya, Southern Philippines
Result American victory
Belligerents
Moro  United States
Commanders and leaders
Datu Ali Leonard Wood
Strength
several thousand of Moro warriors 5 companies
artillery battery

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. Arnold, J.R., 2011, The Moro War, New York: Bloomsbury Press, ISBN 9781608190249
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