What the records say
- When
- 23 Nov 1913 – 25 Nov 1913
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 18.46° N, 96.35° W
- Description
- famous battle fought during the Mexican Revolution
Battle of Tierra Blanca
1913 battle of the Mexican Revolution
The Battle of Tierra Blanca was fought in 1913 during the Mexican Revolution. It took place about 35 miles (56 km) south of Ciudad Juárez. The outcome was a major victory for Francisco "Pancho" Villa over the forces of José Inés Salazar, commander of the federal forces loyal to then head of state Victoriano Huerta.
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