Why did Pancho Villa attack Columbus?

Answer 1

The Villistas needed supplies and the US Government had given official recognition to the Carranza Government and had begun an embargo of supplies to Villa. He stole 100 horses and mules from the US Army. Villa paid a man from Columbus for the arms. When he sent to collect the deal, not only the man refused to acknowledge the deal and provide the guns, but he threatened the Villa emissary with his life. When Villa was delivered the news, he got his man and went to collect. The rest is history...

Answer 2

The Villistas needed supplies and the US Government had given official recognition to the Carranza Government and had begun an embargo of supplies to Villa. He stole 100 horses and mules from the US Army. Villa paid a man from Columbus for the arms. When he sent to collect the deal, not only the man refused to acknowledge the deal and provide the guns, but he threatened the Villa emissary with his life. When Villa was delivered the news, he got his man and went to collect. The rest is history...

Answer 3

Initially U.S. President supported Pancho Villa in his efforts against Mexican leader Venustiano Carranza. When President Wilson changed and supported Carranza, Pancho Villa was outraged that the U.S. no longer supported him. He then led 1,500 men in an attack against the U.S. town of Columbus, New Mexico.

Answer 4

In 1916 Pancho Villa led a force of 1,500 guerillas attacking the U.S. border town of Columbus, New Mexico. They killed 19 people and burned the town. The U.S. sent General John Pershing and 6,000 troops into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa. Although they were unable to capture him during a 3 year effort, Pancho Villa did not attack any more U.S. towns.