March 24, 26 insurrectos held off a force of 120 Federal soldiers in a six hour battle in El Durazno, District of Altar, Sonora. Earlier that day, Pedro Perez led a PLM band across the border to capture various ranches in Northern Sonora. At the end of the battle, the District’s prefect, who commanded the soldiers, called for a retreat.
Set up: El Durazno is a mountainous area with sparse trees. Set up a strong defensive line for the rebels in the middle of the table. Place the defenders on the table before the start of round 1. Defending force may fortify the area with sand bags, barricades, trenches, and any other means.
Conditions:
Clear - normal visibility
Supply: 10 rounds of ammo for defenders, 10 rounds for rebels.
PLM Forces:
-Pedro Perez and 25 rebels
Government forces: 120 soldiers of the Federal Army
Prefect and 6 officers.
-MG crew 1: 3 soldiers
-Cavalry squad: 10 horsemen
-1st platoon: 20 soldiers
-2nd platoon: 20 soldiers
-3rd platoon: 20 soldiers
-4th platoon: 20 soldiers
-5th platoon: 20 soldiers
Victory Conditions:
The Federal army must eliminate or arrest all rebels. The rebels must survive and hold the line.
Aftermath:
At the end of the battle, the District’s prefect, who commanded the soldiers, called for a retreat. This stunning victory for the beleaguered revolutionaries, however, meant little in the long run. The influence of the Liberal Party and the Magón brothers in Sonora was, by this point, being supplanted by Madero and his reformist supporters.
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