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- The 13th Minnesota Infantry Regiment was a United States volunteer infantry regiment active during the Spanish–American War and Philippine–American War. It's most well known for the role it played during the Battle of Manila as well as its efforts against Filipino resistance throughout 1899.
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On August 13, 1898, the Thirteenth Minnesota Infantry regiment led an American advance against Spanish forces holding the Philippine city of Manila. Their participation was crucial to the outcome of this important Spanish-American War battle.
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The 13th Minnesota Infantry Regiment was a United States volunteer infantry regiment active during the Spanish–American War and Philippine–American War. It's most well known for the role it played during the Battle of Manila as well as its efforts against Filipino resistance throughout 1899.
Sep 4, 2024 · Only the 13th Infantry saw service outside of the U.S., when they were sent to the Philippine Islands in 1899 to suppress the Philippine insurrection after the Philippines, along with Puerto Rico and Guam, were ceded to the United States by Spain at the end of the Spanish-American War.
Due to problems between the American military and the Filipino leader Aquinaldo, tensions continued to run high in the islands. A skirmish between Filipino's and troops from a Nebraska unit, on February 4, 1899, led to America's second war in the Philippines.
Aug 13, 2013 · On August 13, 1898, the Thirteenth Minnesota Infantry regiment led an American advance against Spanish forces holding the Philippine city of Manila. Their participation was crucial to the...
The following is an official list of the engagements participated in by the Thirteenth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. This information was extracted from the program and regimental roster for the 51st Anniversary reunion of the 13th Minnesota Regimental Association.
A skirmish between Filipino's and troops from a Nebraska unit, on February 4, 1899, led to America's second war in the Philippines. While other units found themselves fighting Filipinos, the 13th continued its policing duty in Manila. Tired of their orders, many Minnesotans began to request to be moved into front-line duty.
