page_title: Victoriano Ramírez
section_title: Military success
hierarchical_section_title: Victoriano Ramírez / Cristero War / Military success
caption_attribution_description: English: Belongings of Cristero general Victoriano Ramirez at the mummy museum in Encarnacion de Diaz, Jalisco
context_page_description: Victoriano Ramírez López, also known as "El Catorce", was a Mexican General of the Cristero War known for his excellent combat skills.
context_section_description: Ramirez, was among the first to join the Cristero rebellion. He was one of the few Cristeros who did not desert the fight in May of 1927. He commanded the "Fourteen Dragons" squadron, which was part of the San Julian regiment under the command of General Miguel Hernandez. His first acts as a Cristero were spoken of as legendary feats, and tradition goes that when "Callistas" (federal troops) heard the cry of "Viva El Catorce!", it struck fear in their hearts during fighting. Additionally, Ramirez also had a reputation for superb accuracy. 
  On March 15, 1927 the Battle of San Julian began, and "El Catorce" had to resist a day of federal charges by General Espiridión Rodriguez before General Miguel Hernandez arrived the next day to support him. Eventually, the battle resulted in a Cristero victory, and the federal army suffered their worst defeat in the entire war.
caption: A set of clothing and a rifle, all of which belonged to Ramirez, on display in a museum in Encarnación de Diaz.
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