Battle of the Catalina River

Battle of the Catalina River
Part of the Mexican Apache Wars
Mexican Navajo Wars
DateMarch 21, 1784
Location
Catalina River, Arizona
32°26′13″N 110°29′31″W / 32.437°N 110.492°W / 32.437; -110.492
Result Spanish victory, successful Navajo/Apache delaying action.
Belligerents
Spain Spain Apache
Navajo
Commanders and leaders
Spain Tomás Equrrola Chiquito
Strength
30 native scouts
12 cavalry
5 militia		 ~500 warriors
Casualties and losses
Unknown 14 killed
Battle of the Catalina River is located in Arizona
Battle of the Catalina River
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Location in Arizona
Battle of the Catalina River is located in the United States
Battle of the Catalina River
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Location in United States

The Battle of the Catalina River was a military engagement fought on March 21, 1784 during the Spanish conquest of the present day Arizona. The combatants were Apache and Navajo warriors, Spanish soldiers and Tucson militia.