Siege of Santa Cruz
The siege of Santa Cruz was launched by Filipino forces led by General Paciano Rizal, brother of political activist and writer Jose Rizal against a Spanish garrison in Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines. The siege took place until the garrison finally surrendered to the besieging Filipino force. It took place between 24 June and 30 August 1898, during the waning days of the Philippine Revolution.
| Siege of Santa Cruz | |||||||||
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| Part of Philippine Revolution | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Dictatorial Government of the Philippines | Spanish Empire | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Paciano Rizal Severino Taiño Jacinto Talcon |
Lt. Col. Alberti Don Antonio del Rio | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| 10,000 men : 430 |
700 cazadores infantry 2 gunboats: 430 | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown but heavy |
Entire force surrendered 2 gunboats surrendered: 430 | ||||||||
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