Third Battle of Torreón

Third Battle of Torreón
Part of Mexican Revolution
DateDecember 21-23, 1916
Location
Torreón, Coahuila
25°32′0″N 103°26′0″W / 25.53333°N 103.43333°W / 25.53333; -103.43333
Result Villista victory
Belligerents

Conventionists

Government

Commanders and leaders
Pancho Villa Severiano Talamantes
Fortunato Maycotte
Juan Gualberto Amaya
Strength
2,500–3,000 4,000

The Third Battle of Torreón from December 21 to 23, 1916, was one of the battles of the Mexican Revolution, where troops led by Pancho Villa occupied the city, protected by Carrancist forces.

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