Battle of Bud Bagsak

Battle of Bud Bagsak
Part of the Moro Rebellion

"Knocking Out the Moros"
DateJune 11–15, 1913
Location
Philippines
Result

American victory

Belligerents
 United States Sultanate of Sulu
Commanders and leaders
John J. Pershing
George C. Shaw
Rapp Brush
Datu Amil 
Datu Sahipa
Strength
1,200, 8th Infantry, 8th Cavalry, 40th Mountain Artillery Battery and Philippine Scouts [1] Estimated 800[2]: 225 
Casualties and losses
Est. 14 killed
25 wounded[2]: 240 
Est. 200 to over 500[2]: 240 

The Battle of Bud Bagsak took place during the Moro Rebellion phase of the Philippine–American War fought between June 11 and 15, 1913. The defending Moro fighters were fortified at the top of Mount Bagsak on the island of Jolo, Sulu. The attacking Americans were led by General John 'Black Jack' Pershing. The Moros were entirely annihilated, including their leader, Datu Amil.[2]: 228–240 

  1. ^ Ward, Gary. "46 Bud Bagsak, 1913: 'No Fiercer Battle'".
  2. ^ a b c d Arnold, J.R., 2011, The Moro War, New York: Bloomsbury Press, ISBN 9781608190249

Battle of Bud Bagsak

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