The Battle of Quingua was fought on April 23, 1899 in Quingua (now Plaridel, Bulacan), Philippines during the Philippine-American War. It was a two-part battle. The first phase was developed when scouts from the 4th cavalry (dismounted), led by Major Franklin Bell, discovered an extensive rebel trench system east of Quingua, defended stiffly by thousands of Filipios. Reinforcements from the 1st Nebraska came up, but it was decided there was insufficient force to attack. Eventually, the 51st Iowa, and Utah Artillery were brought up as well to engage the enemy trench system with fire. Brigadier General Hale, after manuevering the force to different positions for some hours, and observing the ineffective fire of the artillery and apparent strength of the enemy line, decided not to attack, but to withdraw. The order to withdraw was soon overcome by Colonel Stotsenburg, commander of the 1st Nebraska, who initiated the the second phase of the battle. Riding onto the field and unaware of the order to withdraw, he dismounted, conferred with his regiment, and immediately launched a ground assault straight into the fire of the rebels. The Brigadier tried to recall the attack, but it was too late. Yelling wildly, the 1st Nebraska, with few casualties, assaulted the Filipino line, driving them away. Colonel Stotsenburg was killed in the assault. Combatants United States The Philippines Strength 126,000 soldiers 80,000 soldiers Casualties 4,324 U.S. soldiers killed 2,818 wounded; 2,000 killed, dead, or wounded of the Philippine Constabulary 16,000 soldiers killed est. ... April 23 is the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (114th in leap years). ... 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Plaridel is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. ... Bulacán is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzón region. ... Gregorio del Pilar was one of the youngest generals in the Philippine-American War. ... April 23 is the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (114th in leap years). ... 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Plaridel is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. ... Combatants United States The Philippines Strength 126,000 soldiers 80,000 soldiers Casualties 4,324 U.S. soldiers killed 2,818 wounded; 2,000 killed, dead, or wounded of the Philippine Constabulary 16,000 soldiers killed est. ...