After the United States took control of the Philippines from Spain, Filipino forces who wanted independence fought American troops.
The war officially ended in 1902, though fighting continued in some areas for years. The Philippines gained full independence in 1946.
Key Facts
- Began: 1899
- Official end: 1902
- Philippine independence: 1946
- Often called a forgotten war
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