Mexican Revolution - Return of US 10th Cavalry Prisoners

High Definition Film Transfer: (24-hr. turnaround): HD ProRes -- $299.00
1920 x 1080 23.98p ProRes 422HQ Quicktime

: Download Full Size Preview

keywords: mexican revolution, el paso international bridge, 10th cavalry pow's

Synopsis: U.S. Military and officials waiting at the International Bridge in El Paso, TX to meet freed soldiers of the 10th Cavalry captured during the Battle of Carrizal...(read more)

Date: 1917
Duration: 00:01:17
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Type: Public Domain
Language: English
Location: United States, Mexico

Show All Social Unrest And Protest Titles

Mexican Revolution - Return of U.S. 10th Cavalry Prisoners

Mexican Revolution - Return of U.S. 10th Cavalry Prisoners

(Image of title card) International Bridge, El Paso Texas, July 1, 1916. United States General James Franklin Bell and a motor cycle squadron go to the International Bridge to meet US prisoners from the 10th Cavalry held by Mexico. The prisoners stand in line at Carrizal. They had been released by Mexican Constitutionalist Army leader Venustiano Carranza 10 days after the battle between United States Army troops of General John J. Pershing's Punitive Expedition and Carrancista troops (government troops) at the Battle of Carrizal. Officer gives instruction to prisoners.

(Image of title card) Chihuahua Mexico, 1916. United States Consul Marion Letcher with General Gutierrez at Chihuahua, Mexico. They discuss the movement of American troops through Mexican territory under Carranza. Children stand next to building with rubble on the ground. Woman carries a large pot of water on her shoulder.