Battle of Casas Grandes

The Battle of Casas Grandes was fought in March 1911 between the federal Mexican Army loyal to President Porfirio Díaz and rebels under Gen. Francisco I. Madero. Rebel forces attacked the town of Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, but were driven back by the federal garrison.

Battle of Casa Grandes
Part of the Mexican Revolution

Casas Grande in Chihuahua.
DateMarch 6, 1911
Location
Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico
Result Government victory
Belligerents

Constitutionalists

  • Maderistas

Government

Commanders and leaders
General Francisco Madero Colonel Agustín A. Valdez
Colonel Samuel G. Cuellar
Strength
~600 rebels ~1,100
infantry,
cavalry,
2 artillery pieces
Casualties and losses
58 killed,
unknown wounded,
41 captured		 37 killed,
60 wounded
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