Captain Charles T. Boyd knew his orders. General John J. Pershing had told him to avoid a fight. But on June 21, 1916, ...

Just before dawn on March 9, 1916, a band of Mexican revolutionaries loyal to General Francisco “Pancho” Villa crossed the border into the United States and attacked the town of Columbus, New Mexico.

A microbe challenges an elephant -- A diverting brute -- Veracruz -- Downhill -- Tell President Wilson to save you -- Only one chance to die -- Rumors, warnings, and telegrams -- Villa is coming ...