Battle of Zitácuaro
1812 battle in the Mexican War of Independence / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Zitácuaro took place during the War of Mexican Independence on 2 January 1812 in the area around Zitácuaro, Michoacán. The battle was fought between the royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown and the Mexican rebels fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. The Mexican insurgents were commanded by General Ignacio López Rayón and the Spanish by Félix María Calleja. The battle resulted in a victory for the Spanish Royalists even in the face of overwhelming odds.
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Battle of Zitácuaro | |||||||
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Part of the Mexican War of Independence | |||||||
The banner of Miguel Hidalgo, carried by the rebel forces even after his execution | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Mexican Rebels | Spanish Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Ignacio López Rayón Ramón López Rayón [es] | Félix María Calleja | ||||||
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22,000 soldiers | 6,000 soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
300 dead | Unknown |
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