Mexican Revolutionary War: Culberson's Ranch, New Mexico

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The Mexican Revolutionary War started in 1910 when the people of Mexico had been suffering through an economic recession where many lost their jobs and wanted change. Long term incumbent, President Porfirio Diaz then promised a free election that year. Diaz expected to win the election easily, but it became clear that the people liked Francisco Madero for change and that he would win the election. Diaz then fixed the elections and arrested Madero on made up charges of plotting an armed insurrection. Without Madero running, Diaz won the re-election by default. Madero was convinced that Diaz would never step down, and on November 20, 1910, Madero called for an armed rebellion against Diaz. Emiliano Zapata a peasant leader, Pascual Orozco and …show more content…

During mobilization the 10th Cavalry had moved over 235 miles at a rate of almost 30 miles per day. Gen Pershing also wanted to gain more ground on Villa so he requested the 10th Calvary make the remaining trip to Juarez via railroad. The early pursuit would have Calvary columns moving parallel to each other in hope they could prevent Villas forces from moving towards Sonora. Each column would have field artillery, engineers, and medical personnel to support their efforts. The Hachita Column would use Culberson’s Ranch, New Mexico as their base. The East Column used Columbus, New Mexico as its base. Both Columns were ordered to move directly south over the border and meet in …show more content…

Even though Pancho Villa was not involved in the action, the order to attack the Mexican Army was given and the fight resulted in 12 American lives lost, 24 taken prisoner, and 43 wounded. Back in the United States, President Wilson, in fear that any further engagements would certainly start a war with Mexico, refused General Pershing’s request to conducted a counter-attack on the responsible Mexican garrison. Though negotiation had begun between the two nations, effectively, all U.S. operations within Mexico stopped over the next six months. Eventually, negotiations had completely failed and Pershing was ordered to return the expedition on January 18,

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