Third Battle of Torreón 1916
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 21 December 1916 – 23 December 1916 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1916 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War I era (1914–1918) | derived from year |
| Location | Mexico | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mexican Revolution | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 25.5333, -103.4333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Third Battle of Torreón from December 21 to 23, 1916, was one of the battles of the Mexican Revolution, where troops led by Pancho Villa occupied the city, protected by Carrancist forces.
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Other battles of the Mexican Revolution
- Battle of Lipantitlán 1835
- Battle of Ciudad Juárez (1911) 1911
- Battle of Cuautla 1911
- Capture of Mexicali 1911
- Battle of Zaragoza (1913) 1913
- First Battle of Torreón 1913
- Battle of Ciudad Juárez (1919) 1919
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