Third Battle of Tucson (1782)

Third Battle of Tucson
Part of the Apache-Mexico Wars
A group of Apaches in their traditional tribal clothing, year unknown.
Date December 25, 1782 Location Tucson, Arizona Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spain	Apache
Commanders and leaders
Pedro Allande y Saabedra	unknown
Strength
~60 cavalry 1 fort	~200 warriors
Casualties and losses
unknown	6 killed

The Third Battle of Tucson took place during the Spanish colonization of Sonora, now the present day Arizona in the United States. The battle pitched the Apache warriors against the Spanish cavalry garrison of Tucson.