Battle of Ambos Nogales
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The Battle of Ambos Nogales, or as it is known in Mexico La batalla del 27 de agosto, was an engagement fought on 27 August 1918 between Mexican military and civilian militia forces and elements of U.
The U.S.-Mexico border in Nogales in 1898, 2008 (pre-2011 wall), and 2021. International Street/Calle Internacional runs through the center of the image between Nogales, Sonora (left), and Nogales, Arizona (right). Note border posts without fence and rail line in 1898. Customs Post where the first shooting occurred is in center of image this side of rail line. Click on image to enlarge.
Nogales 1899
Ambos Nogales circa 2008
Generals Álvaro Obregón, Pancho Villa and John J. Pershing (behind Pershing is Lt. George S. Patton).
Ten Tragic Days
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The Ten Tragic Days is the name given to the multi-day coup d'état during the Mexican Revolution in Mexico City. It was staged by opponents of Francisco I. Madero, the democratically elected president
Rebel followers of Félix Díaz in the Mexico City YMCA during the coup against Madero
The National Palace, a target of the rebel artillery fire. There were dead bodies in the Zócalo and the capital's streets.
Francisco I Madero arriving on the first day of the Decena Tragica 9 February 1913. Photographer Gerónimo Hernández.
The Belem Prison, Mexico City following the fighting in Mexico City February 1913