Capture of Orizaba

Capture of Orizaba
Part of the Mexican War of Independence
Date 28 October 1812 Location Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico Result Mexican rebel victory
Belligerents
Mexican Rebels	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Gen. José María Morelos y Pavón Gen. Hermenegildo Galeana	Col. José Antonio Andrade
Strength
~10,000 soldiers	600 soldiers

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The Capture of Orizaba was a battle of the War of Mexican Independence that occurred on 28 October 1812 at Orizaba, Veracruz. The battle was fought between the royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown, commanded by General José Antonio Andrade, and the Mexican rebels fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire, commanded by José María Morelos y Pavón. The battle resulted in a victory for the Mexican rebels.