American troops after the flag raising Fort San

American troops after the flag raising Fort San Antonio de Abad, Malate, Manila, on August 13, 1898. US and Spanish commanders agreed to a choreographed engagement, the mock Battle of Manila, after which the Spanish quickly surrendered to save soldiers lives and Spanish honor. With an easy battle, US did not need the help of the Philippine Revolutionary army, and prevented their entry into Manila, thus weakening their claim for national independence (BSLOC_2017_10_66)

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