Battle of Taraca

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Battle of Taraca
Part of Philippine-American War
Date April 4, 1903 Location Mindanao, Philippines Result American victory
Belligerents
United States	Moro people
Commanders
Leonard Wood	Datu Ampuanagus
Casualties and losses
2 Killed in action 5 Wounded in action	200 Killed in action

v • d • e Moro Rebellion Hassan Uprising – Taraca – Dolores River – Siranaya Malalag River – 1st Bud Dajo – 2nd Bud Dajo – Bud Bagsak Makahambus Hill – Cagayan de Misamis

The Battle of Taraca was fought in what is now Taraka, Lanao del Sur in the Philippines between the Moro people of Mindanao and the United States during the Philippine-American War. General Leonard Wood invited the Moro leader, Datu Ampuanagus^[1] to consult with him, but was met with refusal.^[2] The Moros then began extensive preparations in fortifying the Datu's fort. The fort was assaulted and captured by American forces, resulting in the death of two hundred of the Moro warriors. Datu Ampuanagus surrendered along with six other datus and 22 warriors. The Americans lost two killed and five wounded.

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