Pancho Villa Expedition: When America Entered the Mexican Revolution
- Episode aired Aug 2, 2022
- 26m
In 1916, Pancho Villa crossed the border to attack the US town of Columbus, NM. In retaliation, Woodrow Wilson ordered an American invasion of north Mexico - thereby dragging Washington into... Read allIn 1916, Pancho Villa crossed the border to attack the US town of Columbus, NM. In retaliation, Woodrow Wilson ordered an American invasion of north Mexico - thereby dragging Washington into the Mexican Revolution (for the second time). It was notable for being the final time cav... Read allIn 1916, Pancho Villa crossed the border to attack the US town of Columbus, NM. In retaliation, Woodrow Wilson ordered an American invasion of north Mexico - thereby dragging Washington into the Mexican Revolution (for the second time). It was notable for being the final time cavalry paid an important part in a US military action.