Dragons or Soldiers of Cuera Who were they? Creole or mestizo soldiers in New Spain. It is surprising that few, but experienced and effective, respected by Apaches, Comanches, Pueblo, Navajo, Pima, etc., maintained order in these distant North American territories. How could Spain keep an eye on that huge border? + Hispanic Footprints Hispanic Soldiers: … Continue reading Leather soldier (Soldiers of Cuera), Hispanic border Guards of the U.S. border