Battle of Zitácuaro

Battle of Zitácuaro
	Part of the Mexican War of Independence
	; The banner of Miguel Hidalgo, carried by the rebel forces even after his execution
Date	2 January 1812
Location	Heroica Zitácuaro, Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico
Result	Spanish Royalist victory
Belligerents
Mexican Rebels	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ignacio López Rayón; Ramón López Rayón	Félix María Calleja
Strength
22,000 soldiers	6,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
300 dead	Unknown

The Battle of Zitácuaro took place during the War of Mexican Independence on 2 January 1812 in the area around Zitácuaro, Michoacán. 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 Ignacio López Rayón and the Spanish by Félix María Calleja. The battle resulted in a victory for the Spanish Royalists even in the face of overwhelming odds.

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