Battle of Cañada
Insurrection against the American occupation of New Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Cañada was a popular insurrection against the American occupation of New Mexico by Mexicans and Pueblo Indians. It took place on January 24, 1847, during the Taos Revolt, a conflict of the Mexican–American War.
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Battle of Cañada | |||||||
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Part of the Taos Revolt Mexican–American War | |||||||
A page from Colonel Price's report showing troop movements. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sterling Price (WIA) Ceran St. Vrain |
Thomas Ortiz Pablo Chavez Pablo Montoya Jesus Tafoya Diego Archuleta[1] | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
353[2]: 140 [1] | 1,500[3] to 2,000[2]: 140 [1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
2 killed 7[2]: 140 or 6[4] wounded |
36 killed 45 captured[2]: 140 or wounded [5] |
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