Federal Soldiers lined up for inspection at Ojinaga, Mexico. Associated Press Reporter Charles A. Pryor and cameraman on the scene. Generals Mercado (film slate says "Mercada" which is incorrect spelling) and General Castro who evacuated Ojinaga stand with other Federals. Shot of Charles A. Pryor (Chas) again, who was captured and held by Federals at Ojinaga, and released by General Castro. Views of Federal encampment with low brick buildings and tents. Horse carts cross a stream. American Punitive Expedition forces seen among those crossing. Federal gunners fire with tanks and rifles, while lined up behind an embankment. Dead men on ground and a dead horse. Federal generals look through binoculars, standing behind the firing line. Federal soldiers search for hidden treasure by dismantling rebel encampment buildings. (They are likely seeking a horde of gold that was reportedly hidden by Pancho Villa somewhere near Devils Cave on the Cerrito de la Santa Cruz, near Ojinaga).
Mexican Federal Soldiers bury dead Federals at Battle of Mesa and Ojinaga, Mexico. Soldiers bury dead Rebels at Ojinaga, piling brush upon the bodies and setting it ablaze. Captured Rebel horses driven out of Ojinaga.
Federal soldiers fire at Rebels in Ojinaga, Mexico. General Mercado and General Castro look through binoculars. Dead Rebels on ground. Federal soldiers and U.S. Army Punitive Expedition forces collect rifles and other captured equipment. U.S. Army Major McNamee, in charge of Fort Presidio, examines captured guns and ammunition.
Man walks across the battle field at Tierra Blanca, Mexico, during the Mexican Revolution. Defeated Federal soldiers and their families near Presidio, Texas. Women and children seated on ground. Men stand with horses and mules. Many prisoners huddled under blankets. 5000 Federal prisoners and refugees march to Marfa under guard of U.S. Cavalry soldiers of the American Punitive Expedition forces. Mexican refugees seeking asylum in the U.S. board a train bound for Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. U.S. Cavalry soldiers standing near the railroad trains.
Rebel General Benavides (incorrectly spelled Benevitas in the slate) and Chief of Rebel Army at Juarez, Mexico. Rebel troops aboard and on top of moving railroad train bound for battle at Tierra Blanco. Mexican Rebel leader Pancho Villa talks to another rebel leader, standing beside rail cars.
Battle between Federal troops and Rebel Army troops at Ojinaga, Mexico. Rebel troops capture and execute a Federal sharp shooter. Soldiers seated on ground watch the execution. Dead Federal falls on ground.
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