Mindanao expedition (1596) | |||||||
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Part of Spanish–Moro conflict | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
6,000 men
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
Heavy | Unknown |
In 1596, the Spanish army launched an expedition to the island of Mindanao to conquer and pacify it; however, the expedition ended in failure and they were forced to withdraw.