Agua Prieta 1915   Mexican Revolution

When the United States recognised President Venustiano Carranza, Francisco (Pancho) Villa attacked the Mexican border town of Agua Prieta, held by Federal General Plutarco Elı´as Calles since victory at Naco. Watched by American forces at Douglas, Arizona, Villa’s cavalry were destroyed against cannon and barbed wire. He later raided into the USA at Columbus (1–3 November 1915)