Capture of Mexicali

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Capture of Mexicali
Part of the Mexican Revolution
Simon Berthold (center) and other Magonistas after capturing Mexicali.
Date 29 January 1911 Location Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Result Magonista victory, rebel forces capture Mexicali.
Belligerents
Liberal Party Liberal Army	Government Federal Army
Commanders and leaders
José María Leyva	Unknown
Strength
18 infantry	10 policemen
Casualties and losses
None	1 killed 12 captured

The Capture of Mexicali, or the Battle of Mexicali, was the first action of the Mexican Revolution taken by rebel Magonistas against the federal government of Porfirio Díaz. Under the direction of Ricardo Flores Magón, a group of rebels captured the border town of Mexicali, Baja California, with little resistance.