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9.22- The Punitive Expedition

Revolutions

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The Aftermath of Pancho Villa's Raid and the Escalation of Tensions

This chapter explores the aftermath of Pancho Villa's raid on Columbus, New Mexico and the response by both the United States and Mexico. It discusses the formation of the punitive expedition led by General Pershing, the difficulties faced by the Americans in capturing Villa, and the escalating tensions between American troops and Mexican constitutionalist garrisons.

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