The Filipino revolutionary forces, primarily led by Emilio Aguinaldo, played a crucial role in helping American troops capture Manila from the Spanish in August 1898. The collaboration between the American military and Filipino rebels was part of the broader context of the Spanish-American War. While the U.S. forces engaged in direct combat with Spanish troops, the Filipino rebels provided significant support by distracting and weakening Spanish defenses. However, after the capture of Manila, tensions arose between the U.S. and Filipino forces, leading to the Philippine-American War.
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