First Battle of Rellano

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First Battle of Rellano
Part of the Mexican Revolution
A corrido extolling Pascual Orozco, the leader of the rebel army and commander at Rellano
Date 24 March 1912 Location Rellano, Chihuahua Result Rebel (Orozco's) victory
Belligerents
Orozquistas	Government División del Norte
Commanders and leaders
Pascual Orozco	José González Salas †
Strength
6000-7,000	6,000-7150
Casualties and losses
200	600

The First Battle of Rellano was an engagement on 24 March 1912 during the Mexican Revolution at the Rellano railroad station, in the state of Chihuahua. It was fought between government troops loyal to Francisco I. Madero, led by General José González Salas, and rebel troops under Pascual Orozco. The battle was a victory for Orozco.