343 – Mexican Expedition

On March 9, 1916, Pancho Villa and his troops attacked the town of Columbus, New Mexico, killing sixteen townspeople and burning the town.

250 troops of the U.S. Thirteenth Cavalry eventually drove Villa’s forces back across the border.

The Cavalry pursued Villa deep into Mexico, but were badly outnumbered by Villa’s 3,000 troops.

On The Border – Donna Neary
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