Battle of Embudo Pass
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The Battle of Embudo Pass was part of the Taos Revolt, a popular insurrection against the American army's occupation of northern New Mexico. It took place on January 29, 1847, during the Mexican–American War, in what now is New Mexico.
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Battle of Embudo Pass | |||||||
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Part of the Taos Revolt, Mexican–American War | |||||||
Sketch of battle site by United States Army Corps of Engineers cartographer JG Bruff. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sterling Price John Burgwin Ceran St. Vrain | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
180[1] | 600–700[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1 killed 1 wounded[1] |
20 killed 60 wounded[1][2] |
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