Battle of Llanos de Santa Juana

The Battle of Llanos de Santa Juana took place during the War of Mexican Independence on 12 July 1811 in the area around Cuauhtémoc, Colima known as Llanos de Santa Juana. The battle was fought between the royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown and the Mexican rebels fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. The Mexican insurgents were commanded by General José Calixto Martínez y Moreno and the Spanish by Colonel Manuel del Río. The battle resulted in a victory for the Spanish royalists.

Battle of Llanos de Santa Juana
Part of the Mexican War of Independence

The banner of Miguel Hidalgo, carried by the rebel forces even after his death by execution.
Date12 July 1811
Location
Llanos de Santa Juana, Cuauhtémoc, Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico
Result Spanish Royalist victory
Belligerents
Mexican Rebels Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
José Calixto Martínez y Moreno Manuel del Río
Strength
~1,000 soldiers Unknown
Casualties and losses
300 dead Unknown
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