First Battle of Tijuana

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First Battle of Tijuana
Part of the Mexican Revolution
The only Mexican Magonistas who fought at the battle.
Date May 8–9, 1911 Location Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Result Magonista victory, rebels capture Tijuana.
Belligerents
Liberal Party Liberal Army	Government Federal Army
Commanders and leaders
Caryl Ap Rhys Pryce	Col. Guerrero
Strength
~220 infantry	200 infantry
Casualties and losses
~20 killed ~10 wounded	12 killed ~10 wounded 1 captured

The First Battle of Tijuana was an early engagement of the Mexican Revolution and the first significant victory for the Magonistas. Tijuana was captured and held by rebel forces on May 9, 1911 and was used as a haven for recruiting American volunteers from California.