By legend Villa supposedly watched with delight as his two enemies fought it out with each other. However, this story is of doubtful veracity as Villa was badly injured at the time and being pursued by both the American Army and the federal Carrancistas. The cavalry's two officers (Charles T. Boyd and Henry R. Adair) and 10 other men were killed and 24 taken prisoner.
In legend, it is said that Villa watched his two enemies fight each other. However, this account is questionable due to the circumstances: Villa was seriously injured at the time and pursued by both the American Army and federal Carrancistas. Two officers (Charles T. Boyd and Henry R. Adair) along with ten men were killed, while twenty-four others were taken prisoner.