1st Rellano

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First Battle of Rellano
Part of the Mexican Revolution
Date 24th March, 1912
Location Rellano, Mexico
Result Rebel victory
Combatants
Orozquistas (followers of Pascual Orozco) Mexican government troops
Commanders
Pascual Orozco General Salas
Strength
7,000 8,000
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The 1st battle of Rellano was an engagement during the Mexican Revolution between government troops loyal to Francisco Madero and rebel troops under Pascual Orozco. The engagement was a success for Orozco's 7,000 troops against his enemy, General Salas and his 8,000 men.