Description: Mexican Revolution Border War Real Photo Postcard 2nd Battle Agua Prieta Firing from Trenches An incredible photograph shows Carranza’s soldiers defending Agua Prieta from the trenches, November 2, 1915 The Second Battle of Agua Prieta, 1 November 1915, was fought between the forces of Pancho Villa and those of the future President of Mexico, Plutarco Elías Calles, a supporter of Venustiano Carranza, at Agua Prieta, Sonora, as part of the Mexican Revolution. Villa's attack on the town was repulsed by Calles. The battle helped to establish Carranza's control over Mexico and directly led to his becoming, with United States recognition, president. Villa believed that Calles had received tactical and strategic support from the United States since the town is located across the border from Douglas, Arizona and launched his raid on Columbus, New Mexico partly as a reprisal. photographer: Cal Osbon, Douglas, TX condition: unposted, good condition, light rippling left edge postcard sold with rigid clear archival photo protective sleeve will combine shipping selling collection, will be adding numerous postcards
Price: 35 USD
Location: Milton, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-25T16:31:04.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Occasion: Mexican Revolution Border War
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Signed: Yes
Year Manufactured: 1915
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Mexican Revolution Military
Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Theme: Mexican Revolution Border War
Features: Divided Back
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Postage Condition: Unposted
