Battle of Cañada
The Battle of Cañada was a popular insurrection against the American occupation of New Mexico by Mexicans and Pueblo Indians. It took place on January 24, 1847, during the Taos Revolt, a conflict of the Mexican–American War.
| Battle of Cañada | |||||||
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| Part of the Taos Revolt Mexican–American War | |||||||
A page from Colonel Price's report showing troop movements. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States | Mexico | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Sterling Price (WIA) Ceran St. Vrain |
Thomas Ortiz Pablo Chavez Pablo Montoya Jesus Tafoya Diego Archuleta | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 353: 140 | 1,500 to 2,000: 140 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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2 killed 7: 140 or 6 wounded |
36 killed 45 captured: 140 or wounded | ||||||
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