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The Battle of Manila (Filipino: Labanan sa Maynila ng mga Kastila at Ingles; Spanish: Batalla de Manila) was fought during the Seven Years' War, from 24 September 1762 to 6 October 1762, between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Spain in and around Manila, the capital of the Philippines, a Spanish colony at that time.
Fish, Shirley (2003), When Britain ruled the Philippines, 1762-1764: the story of the 18th century British invasion of the Philippines during the Seven Years War, 1stBooks Library, ISBN 978-1-4107-1069-7; Draper, James (2006). Pitt's 'Gallant Conqueror': The Turbulent Life of Lieutenant General William Draper. I.B.Tauris. ISBN 9781845111779.
Wounded Japanese troops surrender to US and Filipino soldiers in Manila, 1945. The military history of the Philippines is characterized by wars between Philippine kingdoms [1] and its neighbors in the precolonial era and then a period of struggle against colonial powers such as Spain and the United States, occupation by the Empire of Japan during World War II and participation in Asian ...
The revolt would end with Malong's surrender by late January 1661. Pantaleon Perez , otherwise nicknamed "Palaris" and "Juan de la Cruz" was then a coachman of Francisco Enríques de Villacorta, [ 1 ] an Auditor of the Real Audiencia when news broke out that the British had taken possession of the Philippines after a battle on October 6, 1762.
[1] [2] [3] Diego Silang led a revolt to liberate Ilocos from Spanish colonial rule taking advantage of the Spanish colonial government's momentary loss due to the British occupation of Manila. Diego Silang accepted an offer of protection and friendship sent by the British Governor of Manila, Dawsonne Drake, on September 24, 1762. [4]
Philippines (and allies) [b] Opponents [c] Results Hukbalahap Rebellion (1942–1954) Philippines: Hukbalahap: Philippine government victory: Korean War (1950–1953) [2] South Korea United States North Korea China Soviet Union: Stalemate. The Korean Peninsula remained divided into two states Philippines (combat support) [2] Vietnam War (1964 ...
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Gov. Gen. de Anda moves the seat of the Spanish government to Bacolor, Pampanga, becoming the temporary capital of the Philippines (1762–1764). [33] November 2 The British East India Company commissioned The Rt Hon. Dawsonne Drake became the first British governor-general of the Philippines until 1764. [35] November 14 Silang Revolt (1762 ...