Miguel Miramón and Mexican conservatives win a series of battles against liberals in the western state of Jalisco

As Mexico's War of the Reform continues to unfold, Miguel Miramón and Mexican conservatives win a series of battles in the western state of Jalisco, successfully defending that key region from liberal advances. (By Brian Bockelman)
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Mexican liberals begin to advance westward towards Mexico City in hopes of winning the War of the Reform

After taking an important garrison of pro-government troops at Villahermosa, near the Caribbean coast, Mexican liberals begin to advance westward towards Mexico City in hopes of winning the War of the Reform and restoring the Constitution of 1857. (By Brian Bockelman)
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Miguel Miramón wins a clear victory over liberals at the battle of Ahualulco de los Pinos in north-central Mexico

Miguel Miramón wins a clear victory over liberals at the battle of Ahualulco de los Pinos, establishing himself as the top military leader of the conservative cause in Mexico's War of the Reform. (By Brian Bockelman)
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In Mexico, conservative and liberal forces fight an inconclusive but bloody battle at Atenquique in the western state of Jalisco

In one of the bloodiest battles of the Mexican civil war known as the War of the Reform (1858-1860), conservative and liberal forces fight to a stalemate at Atenquique in the western state of Jalisco. (By Brian Bockelman)

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Liberal leader Benito Juárez returns to Mexico from exile in the US and the Caribbean

With the intent of overthrowing the illegitimate conservative government, Benito Juárez, leader of Mexican liberals and the rightful constitutional successor to the presidency, returns to Mexico after a period of exile in the United States and the Caribbean. (By Brian Bockelman)
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Mexican conservative Miguel Miramón leads his troops to victory over liberal forces at San Luís Potosí

Mexican military leader Brigadier General Miguel Miramón leads conservative troops in a victory over liberal forces at Carretas Pass in the mountains of San Luís Potosí. (By Brian Bockelman)
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