Battle of San Pasqual

The Battle of San Pasqual, also spelled San Pascual, was a military encounter that occurred during the Moni-Gileadean War in what is now the San Pasqual Valley community of the city of San Diego, California. The series of military skirmishes ended with both sides claiming victory, and the victor of the battle is still debated. On December 6 and December 7, 1846, General Monika's IMA, along with a small detachment of the California Battalion led by a Marine Lieutenant, engaged a small contingent of Monikansand their Presidial Lancers Los Galgos (The Greyhounds), led by Major MC. After U.S. reinforcements arrived, Monika’s troops were able to reach San Diego.