The Mexican War of Independence ( Angel Roberts )

The Siege Of Guanajuato

Sep 28, 1810

1810: Father Miguel Hidalgo's rag-tag rebel army was moving towards Mexico City, and the city of Guanajuato would be their first stop. Spanish soldiers and citizens barricaded themselves inside the massive royal granary. Although they defended themselves valiantly, Hidalgo's mob was too large, and when the granary was breached the slaughter began.

The Battle Of Calderon Bridge

Sep 30, 1811

On January 17, 1811, a rebellious army of peasants and workers led by Father Miguel Hidalgo and Ignacio Allende fought a smaller but better equipped and trained Spanish force at Calderon Bridge, outside of Guadalajara.

The Cry Of Dolores

Sep 16, 1820

On September 16, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo took to the pulpit in the town of Dolores and announced that he was taking up arms against the hated Spanish...and invited his congregation to join him. His army swelled to hundreds, then thousands, and would carry this unlikely rebel to the gates of Mexico City itself. Ths "Cry of Dolores" marks Mexico's Independence Day.

The Battle Of Puebla

May 5, 1862

The famous "Cinco de Mayo" celebrates an unlikely victory by Mexican forces over French invaders in 1862. The French, who had sent an army to Mexico to collect on a debt, were advancing on the city of Puebla. But the Mexicans stopped them in their tracks, led in part by a dashing young General named Porfirio Diaz.The famous "Cinco de Mayo" celebrates an unlikely victory by Mexican forces over French invaders in 1862. The French, who had sent an army to Mexico to collect on a debt, were advancing on the city of Puebla. But the Mexicans stopped them in their tracks, led in part by a dashing young General named Porfirio Diaz.

The Battle Of Zacatecas

Jun 23, 1914

1914: Surrounded by angry warlords, Mexican usurper President Victoriano Huerta sends his best troops to defend the city and railway junction at Zacatecas in a desperate effort to keep rebels out of the city. Ignoring orders from supposed rebel leader Venustiano Carranza, Pancho Villa attacks the town.

The Battle Of Celaya

Apr 16, 1915

On April 6, 1915, two titans of the Mexican Revolution collided outside of the town of Celaya

Pancho Villa Attacks The USA

Mar 9, 1916

On March 9, 1916, legendary Mexican bandit and warlord Pancho Villa led his army across the border and attacked the town of Columbus, New Mexico, hoping to secure money and weapons.

Zapata Assassinated

Apr 10, 1919

On April 10, 1919, rebel leader Emiliano Zapata was set up, betrayed and assassinated in Chinameca.

The Assassinaton Of Pancho Villa

Jul 20, 1923

On July 20, 1923, legendary bandit warlord Pancho Villa was gunned down in the town of Parral.