Battle of Saltillo

Battle of Saltillo
Part of the Rio Grande rebellion
Date25 October 1840
Location
Saltillo, Coahuila
Result

Defensive Riograndese victory

  • Riograndese forces withdraw soon after.
Belligerents
Mexico Republic of the Rio Grande
Commanders and leaders
Ráfael Vásquez Samuel Jordan
Strength
790 men 90 men
Casualties and losses
400 killed 15 killed

The Battle of Saltillo (October 25, 1840) was fought between insurgents under the command of Colonel Samuel Jordan fighting for the Republic of the Rio Grande and the Centralists under the command of General Ráfael Vásquez fighting for the First Mexican Republic. The result was a victory for the Rio Grande.

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