I believe the answer to your question would be the Mexican Revolution.
After Villa attacked the town of Columbus, NM Pershing was commissioned to catch or terminate Villa. He never did.
Gen Pershing was sent to Mexico, but was unable to capture him. Poncho Villa was very popular in Mexico, and the Mexican government objected to Pershing's presence. Pershing was in 'hot pursuit' he could never corner him.
Francisco "pancho" Villa
General John Pershing was sent to command the Pancho Villa Expedition tasked with capturing Villa. It was the US Army's response to Pancho Villa's 1916-1917 raids on US territory. The expedition was unsuccessful.
No, Pershing's Punitive Expedition was a failure.
True. Though his army killed many, they didn't capture Pancho villa.
Pancho Villa
If you are referring to Pacho Villa, Gen. John J. Pershing tried to capture him.
general john j. pershing
To capture the Mexican rebel Francisco Villa.
Woodrow Wilson sent General John J. Pershing to deal with Pancho Villa. In 1916, after Villa's raid on Columbus, New Mexico, Pershing led an expedition into Mexico to capture him. This military action aimed to address Villa's threats to American interests and maintain stability in the region. However, the expedition faced challenges, and Villa was never captured.
John pershing. BRO.