Raiders of the Sulu Sea
Acesushii・2 minutes read
Coastal inhabitants of the Philippines faced brutal attacks by the ruthless Illinoisan Raiders, who captured people by boring a hole through their palm and stringing them together. The Raiders, viewed as barbaric outlaws, were skilled fighters and sailors that were eventually defeated by Western colonists and American forces, marking the end of their era in the Philippines.
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- The Illinoisan Raiders of the Sulu Sea were known for their brutal tactics, such as capturing individuals by piercing their palms and stringing them together, leading to fear and resistance from coastal communities.
- The decline of the Raiders' power came with the introduction of steamships by the Spaniards, marking the end of their once formidable navies, and ultimately, the Americans' ruthless pursuit and defeat of the Raiders ended the era of raiding in the Philippines.
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Recent questions
Who were the Illinoisan Raiders of the Sulu Sea?
Ruthless attackers capturing coastal inhabitants.
What was the significance of Zamboanga City in 1720?
Faced a massive attack by 3,000 Raiders.
What weapons did the Raiders use in battle?
Swords like Kris, Barong, and Campilan.
How did the Spanish defend against the Raiders?
With slow galleons and muskets in clashes.
What led to the end of the era of raiding in the Philippines?
Americans ruthlessly hunted and defeated the Raiders.
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