Military & Warfare

Skirmish at Ambos Nogales, Arizona

U.S. Army forces engaged with Carrancistas at Ambos Nogales during World War I. This confrontation stemmed from ongoing tensions related to the Mexican Revolution. Situated on the U.S.-Mexico border, across from Nogales, Sonora, the clash was marked by mutual misunderstandings and skirmishes, highlighting the complexities of U.S.-Mexico relations at the time. The brief firefight involved a few hundred soldiers and resulted in casualties on both sides. This skirmish is notable for being the only battle of World War I fought on American soil, showcasing the overlapping conflicts arising from the revolutionary turmoil in Mexico and America's involvement in the broader war.

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