Back to All Events
The Story of the Punitive Expedition
When the Border Was Breached
In 1916, Pancho Villa’s forces crossed into Columbus, New Mexico—launching a surprise attack on American soil and shocking the nation.
America Responds
The U.S. Army mobilized thousands of soldiers in a daring cross‑border campaign that tested new technologies, modern logistics, and the readiness of a nation on the brink of World War I.
Presented by Mike Thornton, U.S. Army Retired.