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Among the sets included in Bill Hocker's new Spanish American & Philippine American Wars series is one depicting the Moros of the Philippines. The Moros played an important part in the insurrection against the American occupying forces after the end of the Spanish American War. Their participation has been called the Moro Rebellion:
"The Moro Rebellion was an armed military conflict between Muslim Filipino revolutionary groups and the United States which took place in the Philippines between 1899 to 1913, following the Spanish-American War of 1898. The word "Moro" was a term for Muslims who lived in the southern Philippines, an area that includes Mindanao and its neighboring islands. The Moro Rebellion is referred to as the second phase of the Philippine-American War."
Here is an article from the June 2006 issue of Military History recounting the main battles between the US and the Moros:
Kris vs Krag by Miguel J. Hernandez
http://www.ezania.net/library/articles/philippines/moro_muslims_engage_usa_army.htm
The attached pictures below show the new Hocker set, and images of the typical Moro warriors, their shields and main weapons: the spear and the kris (blade).
Here is the Dept. of the Army's description of the poster "Knocking Out The Moros"
"The four-day battle of Bagsak Mountain on Jolo Island in the Philippines took place from 11 to 15 June 1913. Americans of the 8th Infantry and the Philippine Scouts, personally lead by Brigadier General John J. Pershing, brought to an end years of bitter struggle against the Moro pirates. These Bolo men, outlaws of great physical endurance and savage fighting ability, were well organized under their Datus or chiefs. They had never been conquered during several centuries of Spanish rule in the Philippines. The U.S. Army .45-caliber pistol was developed to meet the need for a weapon with enough striking power to stop fanatical charges of lawless Moro tribesmen in hand-to-hand fighting."
Illustrations:
1. Wm. Hocker Set 438 Moros of the Philippines (photo by Pat Wade at OTSN)
2. Moro Warrior With Shield
3. Moro Weapons & Armor
4. Moros Uniform Types
5. US Army Poster: "Knocking Out the Moros"
"The Moro Rebellion was an armed military conflict between Muslim Filipino revolutionary groups and the United States which took place in the Philippines between 1899 to 1913, following the Spanish-American War of 1898. The word "Moro" was a term for Muslims who lived in the southern Philippines, an area that includes Mindanao and its neighboring islands. The Moro Rebellion is referred to as the second phase of the Philippine-American War."
Here is an article from the June 2006 issue of Military History recounting the main battles between the US and the Moros:
Kris vs Krag by Miguel J. Hernandez
http://www.ezania.net/library/articles/philippines/moro_muslims_engage_usa_army.htm
The attached pictures below show the new Hocker set, and images of the typical Moro warriors, their shields and main weapons: the spear and the kris (blade).
Here is the Dept. of the Army's description of the poster "Knocking Out The Moros"
"The four-day battle of Bagsak Mountain on Jolo Island in the Philippines took place from 11 to 15 June 1913. Americans of the 8th Infantry and the Philippine Scouts, personally lead by Brigadier General John J. Pershing, brought to an end years of bitter struggle against the Moro pirates. These Bolo men, outlaws of great physical endurance and savage fighting ability, were well organized under their Datus or chiefs. They had never been conquered during several centuries of Spanish rule in the Philippines. The U.S. Army .45-caliber pistol was developed to meet the need for a weapon with enough striking power to stop fanatical charges of lawless Moro tribesmen in hand-to-hand fighting."
Illustrations:
1. Wm. Hocker Set 438 Moros of the Philippines (photo by Pat Wade at OTSN)
2. Moro Warrior With Shield
3. Moro Weapons & Armor
4. Moros Uniform Types
5. US Army Poster: "Knocking Out the Moros"
