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Battle of Tepatitlán
DateMarch 17, 1929
LocationJalisco, Flag of Mexico Mexico
Result Cristero victory
Belligerents
Cristero Army Mexican government
Commanders and leaders
José Reyes Vega (KIA) Saturnino Cedillo
Pablo Rodríguez
Strength
4,000 4,500
Casualties and losses
25 killed 120 killed


The Battle of Tepatitlan was fought on March 17, 1929 at Tepatitlán de Morelos in the state of Jalisco between the Cristeros and the army of the Mexican government. The government army was composed of 500 soldiers and 4,000 militia. The Cristeros were victorious but their leader Jose Reyes Vega was killed.[1][2]

References[]

  1. "The Anti-clerical Who Led a Catholic Rebellion", Latin American Studies
  2. Tuck, Jim, The Anti-clerical Who Led a Catholic Rebellion, Latin American Studies
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