First Battle of Tucson 1779
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 December 1779 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1779 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Apache–Mexico Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Apache, Kingdom of Spain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 32.2240, -110.9730 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The First Battle of Tucson was a confrontation at Tucson, Arizona on December 6, 1779, as part of the Apache-Mexico Wars. Captain Pedro Allande y Saabedra with a force of only fifteen men defeated an army of around 350 strong.
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