Battle of San Andrés
The Battle of San Andrés, also known as the Charge at San Andrés took place during the Mexican Revolution and was fought on August 26–27, 1913. Revolutionary leader General Pancho Villa attacked the town of San Andrés, and concluded when the American soldier of fortune, charged the federal positions and routed the enemy. 1,000 government soldiers were killed, and 400 prisoners were executed by Villa's self styled executioner, Rodolfo Fierro.
| Battle of San Andrés | |||||||
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| Part of the Mexican Revolution | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Pancho Villa Rodolfo Fierro Julio Cárdenas (WIA) E.L Holmdahl (WIA) | Unknown | ||||||
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| 2,500 | 3,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
1000 killed 400 executed | ||||||
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