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Third Battle of Torreón 1916

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date21 December 1916 – 23 December 1916Wikidata
Year1916Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraWorld War I era (1914–1918)derived from year
LocationMexicoNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentNorth AmericaNatural Earth
War / conflictMexican RevolutionWikidata P361
Coordinates25.5333, -103.4333Wikidata 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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Location

25.5333, -103.4333 · Mexico

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