Battle of Monte de las Cruces

1810 battle of the early Mexican War of Independence

The battle began at about 8am on 30 October 1810 in a cold pine forest on rugged territory. The battle had three phases, corresponding to the three offensives of the insurgent army against royalist positions. The first two were rebuffed, but the insurgents managed to surround the royalists.

Battle of Monte de las Cruces