Third Battle of Tucson (1782)

Third Battle of Tucson
Part of the Apache-Mexico Wars

A group of Apaches in their traditional tribal clothing, year unknown.
DateDecember 25, 1782
Location
Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spain Spain Apache
Commanders and leaders
Spain Pedro Allande y Saabedra unknown
Strength
~60 cavalry
1 fort
~200 warriors
Casualties and losses
unknown 6 killed

The Third Battle of Tucson took place during the Spanish colonization of Sonora, now the present day Arizona in the United States. The battle pitched the Apache warriors against the Spanish cavalry garrison of Tucson.