A conservative victory in the Mexican War of Reform in which General Miramón's forces decisively defeated the liberal army under Vidaurri.
Key Facts
- Date
- 29 September 1858
- Liberal casualties
- 672 casualties
- Liberal prisoners taken
- 91 prisoners
- Conflict
- War of Reform
- State
- San Luis Potosí, Mexico
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
During the Mexican War of Reform, liberal and conservative factions were engaged in open civil conflict. Liberal General Santiago Vidaurri led his army into the region of San Luis Potosí, where conservative forces under General Miguel Miramón and Leonardo Márquez moved to intercept and engage them near the town of Ahualulco.
On 29 September 1858, liberal forces commanded by Generals Santiago Vidaurri, Juan Zuazua, and Francisco Naranjo clashed with conservative troops under Generals Miguel Miramón and Leonardo Márquez near Ahualulco. The conservative army defeated Vidaurri's forces in a decisive engagement, inflicting heavy losses on the liberal side.
The liberals suffered 672 casualties and 91 soldiers taken prisoner, representing a significant blow to their military strength in the region. The battle is regarded by some historians as one of Miramón's most brilliant military triumphs, boosting conservative prestige during the War of Reform.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Santiago Vidaurri, Juan Zuazua, Francisco Naranjo.
Side B
1 belligerent
Miguel Miramón, Leonardo Márquez.