The Backpack Boys - Battle of Paye - All Issues

The Philippine-American War was a conflict not only of arms but of ideals, courage, and sacrifice. In the hills and towns of Luzon, Filipino revolutionaries fought against an imperial power determined to assert its authority. Among the many battles that marked this turbulent period, the Battle of San Mateo stands out—not for victory or defeat alone, but for the story it carried, one of resilience, loss, and enduring memory. In these pages, Gabriel and Simon once again journey into the past, uncovering not just names and dates but the human stories behind them. Their path takes them through the mud and rivers of San Mateo, where the courage of the Filipino fighters clashed with the might of the American army, and where a general’s death would forever etch the battle into history.