The Bolo Battalion: Muslims Armed Resistance in Mainland Mindanao
1942
Battle of Tamparan
The Black Teeth Warriors
1941-1946
The Black Teeth Warriors
Despite their discomfort against the American occupation, Muslim freedom fighters in the Sulu archipelago known as the Black Teeth Warriors fought alongside the American and Filipino soldiers when Japan invaded the country in 1941 and defeated the Japanese. More Description: When Japan invaded the Philippines, Jolo was used as the launching pad for her invasion of oil-rich British North Borneo and the Dutch East Indies. About twenty thousand Japanese soldiers were sent to the Sulu archipelago in 1941. The Tausug, Sama, Chinese, and Christians in the Sulu archipelago joined the guerilla movement to defend the region. At first, the resistance...Read More
The Bolo Battalion: Muslims Armed Resistance in Mainland Mindanao
1941 - 1946
The Bolo Battalion: Muslims Armed Resistance in Mainland Mindanao
In Mainland Mindanao, Muslims armed resistance group called the Bolo Battalion led by Salipada Pendatun had successfully liberated Mindanao from Japanese six months before US forces led by General McArthur landed in Leyte.Read More
Battle of Tamparan
1942
Battle of Tamparan
On September 12, 1942, coincidentally during the first day of the holy month of Ramadhan, Japanese soldiers attacked Tamparan to arrest a suspected guerrilla leader, resulting in a fierce battle with M’ranaw civilians that left 90 Japanese soldiers and 200-300 M’ranaw fighters dead. Source: https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/the-battle-of-tamparan-and-the-forgotten-moro-heroes-of-world-war-iiRead More
