Capture Of The Trenches At Candabar (1899 Original Black & White Film)

This black and white film from 1899 captures a scene from the Philippine-American War (1899-1902). It's important to acknowledge the complexity and human cost of this conflict.

The silent film depicts a skirmish between Filipino and American forces. While the details are limited due to the nature of the footage, it offers a brief window into the battlefield tactics and realities of this war.

Source :
New Jersey. National Guard, Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1899) Capture of trenches at Candaba. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98501201