Battle of Lonoy explained

Conflict:Battle of Lonoy
Partof:Philippine–American War
Date:5 March 1901
Place:Lonoy, Jagna, Bohol, Philippines
Result:American victory
Combatant2: United States
Commander1:Captain Gregorio Casenas†[1]
Commander2:Not Defined
Strength1:413 Bohol natives
Strength2:Unknown
Casualties1:over 406 killed
Casualties2:3 killed, 10 wounded

The Battle of Lonoy, also known as the Lonoy Massacre, was a surprise attack in 1901 during the Philippine–American War when over 400 Filipino revolutionaries were killed by United States Armed Forces. It was fought in Lonoy, Jagna, Bohol on Bohol island.

Filipino forces laid an ambush along a narrow path. They were poorly armed, with daggers, machetes, and spears and few firearms. The American force learned of the ambush from a pro-American local, Captain Francisco Acala, the last Spanish Mayor of Jagna. He led the Americans to the rear of the Filipinos. In a surprise attack, the Filipinos found themselves trapped in their own trenches. All but seven were killed, a total 406, including the commander, Captain Gregorio "Guyo" Casenas. Americans casualties were three killed and ten wounded, which came toward the end when the Filipinos launched a counter-attack.

In April 24, 2011, Captain Casenas and his men were honored by the municipality of Jagna with a statue at the municipal's plaza.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: McNab . Chris . American Battles & Campaigns: A Chronicle from 1622-2010 . 8 November 2016 . Macmillan . 978-1-250-10115-0 . 158 . 2 December 2021 . en.
  2. Web site: bobix . Fil-American War Heroes commemorated Jagna . jagna.gov.ph . 2 December 2021 . 11 May 2011.