Torreon Mexican Revolution Soldiers Horses Cannons Artillery 3/9/1912 Real Photo Postcard

Gómez Palacio, a strategically vital city in Durango, Mexico, was a frequent battleground during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). Dated March 9, 1912, this image captures artillery forces advancing on the city amidst the Orozquista rebellion against President Francisco I. Madero. This period saw intense fighting in northern Mexico as Madero's government struggled to contain the insurgency, with key cities like Gómez Palacio changing hands multiple times.