Battle

First Battle of Mora

24 Jan 1847 · 35.97° N, 105.33° W

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24 Jan 1847
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Battle
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35.97° N, 105.33° W
Description
1847 battle of the Mexican–American War

First Battle of Mora

The First Battle of Mora was part of the Taos Revolt of the Mexican–American War, between United States Army troops under Captain Israel R. Hendley, versus a militia of Hispanos and Puebloan allies in US-occupied northern New Mexico. The short skirmish took place on January 24, 1847, in and around the village of Mora, resulting in a US Army defeat and the death of Hendley and several of his men.

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