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  • Battle of Zacatecas (1914)
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  • The Battle of Zacatecas, also known as the Toma de Zacatecas (Taking of Zacatecas), was the bloodiest battle in the campaign to overthrow Mexican President Victoriano Huerta. On June 23, 1914, Pancho Villa's División del Norte (Division of the North) decisively defeated the troops of General Luis Medina Barrón defending the town of Zacatecas. The great victory demoralized Huerta's supporters, leading to his resignation on July 15.
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Strength
  • 7000
  • over 20,000
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Partof
  • the Mexican Revolution
Date
  • 1914-06-23
Commander
  • Pancho Villa
  • General Luís Medina Barrón
Casualties
  • 1000
  • 6000
Result
  • Decisive rebel victory
combatant
  • Villistas
Place
Conflict
  • Battle of Zacatecas
abstract
  • The Battle of Zacatecas, also known as the Toma de Zacatecas (Taking of Zacatecas), was the bloodiest battle in the campaign to overthrow Mexican President Victoriano Huerta. On June 23, 1914, Pancho Villa's División del Norte (Division of the North) decisively defeated the troops of General Luis Medina Barrón defending the town of Zacatecas. The great victory demoralized Huerta's supporters, leading to his resignation on July 15.