Battle of Santa Rita de Morelos

The Battle of Santa Rita de Morelos or Battle of Morelos (24-25 March 1840) was between insurgents under the command of General Antonio Canales fighting for the Republic of the Rio Grande and the Centralists under the command of General Mariano Arista fighting for the First Mexican Republic. The result was a victory for the Centralists.

Battle of Santa Rita de Morelos
Part of Rio Grande rebellion
Date24 – 25 March 1840
Location
Morelos, Coahuila
Result Mexican victory
Belligerents
Mexico Republic of the Rio Grande
Commanders and leaders
Mariano Arista Antonio Canales Rosillo
José Antonio de Zapata 
Strength
1,800 30
Casualties and losses
Unknown 23 killed
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