Second Battle of Agua Prieta
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The Second Battle of Agua Prieta, 1 November 1915, was fought between the forces of Pancho Villa and those of the future President of Mexico, Plutarco Elías Calles, a supporter of Venustiano Carranza, at Agua Prieta,[1] Sonora, as part of the Mexican Revolution. Villa's attack on the town was repulsed by Calles. The battle helped to establish Carranza's control over Mexico and directly led to his becoming, with United States recognition, president.[2] Villa believed that Calles had received tactical and strategic support from the United States since the town is located across the border from Douglas, Arizona[3] and launched his raid on Columbus, New Mexico partly as a reprisal.
Second Battle of Agua Prieta | |||||||
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Part of the Mexican Revolution | |||||||
Pancho Villa and his army in northern Mexico. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Pancho Villa | Plutarco Elías Calles | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
15,000 | 6,500 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
unknown |
45 dead 90 wounded |