The Battle of Rosillo Creek (also known as the Battle of Rosalis) was a conflict between the Republican Army of the North and Spanish Royalist forces which occurred on March 29, 1813 in Coahuila y Tejas. The battle took place during the Gutiérrez–Magee Expedition, a filibustering campaign which took place during the Mexican War of Independence.
Battle of Rosillo Creek | |||||||
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Part of the Gutiérrez–Magee Expedition | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Royalist | Republican Army of the North | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Simón de Herrera | Samuel Kemper | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,500 | 500 – 600 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
330 dead 6 cannons 1,500 horse | 6 dead |