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Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts

Battle of Ambos Nogales

1918
Arizona
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1918
Location
Arizona
Status
Verified engagement
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Mexican and German-influenced border forces
Forces
U.S. Army troops of the 35th Infantry Regiment and Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment
VS
Victor
United States
Forces
Mexican military and civilian militia forces
Outcome
US and Mexican authorities restored order; border fence reinforced
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Ambos Nogales, or as it is known in Mexico La batalla del 27 de agosto, was an engagement fought on 27 August 1918 between Mexican military and civilian militia forces and elements of U.S. Army troops of the 35th Infantry Regiment, who were reinforced by the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment, and commanded by Lt. The American soldiers and militia forces were stationed in Nogales, Arizona, and the Mexican soldiers and armed Mexican militia were in Nogales, Sonora.

Duration
Single day engagement (August 27, 1918)
Casualties & Losses

4 US soldiers killed, ~30 Mexican troops killed, ~10 civilians killed on both sides

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Battle of Ambos Nogales take place?
Battle of Ambos Nogales took place in 1918. Single day engagement (August 27, 1918).
Where was Battle of Ambos Nogales fought?
Battle of Ambos Nogales was fought in Arizona, United States.
What was the outcome of Battle of Ambos Nogales?
US and Mexican authorities restored order; border fence reinforced
What was the significance of Battle of Ambos Nogales?
The Battle of Ambos Nogales, or as it is known in Mexico La batalla del 27 de agosto, was an engagement fought on 27 August 1918 between Mexican military and civilian militia forces and elements of U.S. Army troops of the 35th Infantry Regiment, who were reinforced by the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10t
Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Battle of Ambos Nogales

US Post Office and Immigration Station-Nogales Main
Industrial · 0.2 mi
Hotel Blanca
Industrial · 0.2 mi
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Source

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