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First Battle of Tucson
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The First Battle of Tucson was a confrontation at Tucson, Arizona on December 6, 1779, as part of the Apache-Mexico Wars. Captain Pedro Allande y Saabedra with a force of only fifteen men defeated an army of around 350 strong.
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Part of the Apache-Mexico Wars | |||||||
![]() The Sonoran Desert, outside Tucson. | |||||||
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![]() | Apache | ||||||
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![]() | Quilcho | ||||||
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15 cavalry 1 fort | ~350 warriors |
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