Battle of Celaya (1858)

Part of the Reform War

Date	8–9 March 1858
Location	Celaya, Guanajuato
Result	Conservative victory

Belligerents

Liberals

Conservatives

Commanders and leaders

Anastasio Parrodi

Luis Osollo

Strength

7,300

5,400

Reform War
Caborca Celaya Salamanca Atenquique La Albarrada Ixtlahuaca Ahualulco San Joaquín 1st Guadalajara 1st Veracruz Tacubaya Tlatempa Loma de las Ánimas Estancia de las Vacas 2nd Veracruz Loma Alta Antón Lizardo Peñuelas Silao Oaxaca Calpulalpan 2nd Guadalajara San Felipe del Obraje

The Battle of Celaya took place on the 8th and 9 March, 1858, in Celaya (in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico). It was a battle of the Reform War. Fought between elements of the liberal army, under General Anastasio Parrodi, and elements of the conservative army, commanded by General Luis G. Osollo, the victory corresponded to the conservative side, and was the first liberal defeat. In the face of this defeat, the liberal General Parrodi retired to Salamanca, where the next battle was fought.

The liberal defeat was caused by two main aspects. First, liberal General Moret did not hold the force of cavalry that he commanded: The general and other leaders of the liberal coalition forces had little communication. A fire in a carriage park of liberal soldiers also contributed to the defeat of the combined forces.

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