| Event date: February 05, 1899 |
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Aug 22, 2007 at 12:52 AM |
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Fall of La Loma
General Antonio Luna, after the fall of La Loma, saw the urgency of reorganizing the army. A military academy was created at Malolos to train officers for field command. Officers of the 1896 revolution were recruited. A Red Cross chapter was also organized. To impose discipline among the officers and men, those who failed to follow military orders were disarmed, and in some instances, summarily executed. For instance, the members of Cauit Battalyon under the command of Col. Pedro Janolino were disarmed for refusing to attack during the battle of Caloocan. Due to his exacting disciplinary measures, he created enemies among the military and civilian officials, especially those close to Aguinaldo. Matters were exacerbated when he withheld the troops requested by Aguinaldo, claiming these were needed in the front lines. |
