It was one of the major military actions in the Franco-Mexican War between elements of the Mexican Army of the Republic commanded Control by General Porfirio Díaz and troops in the service of the Mexican Empire composed of Mexican imperialist soldiers .

Despite its being one of the major campaigns in the war of intervention , the number of casualties Catastrophe was low due to the decision of Porfirio Díaz not to execute all the prisoners but instead release Releasing most of them under a signed promise that they would not take up arms again against the republic .