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The United States Army attacks Mexico on …
Years: 1840 - 1851
The United States Army attacks Mexico on three fronts: one column, under General Stephen W. Kearney, occupies California and New Mexico; another column, under General Zachary Taylor, enters northern Mexico; and a third detachment, commanded by General Winfield Scott, lands at Veracruz and marches to Mexico City.
California and New Mexico fall with little bloodshed.
Northern Mexico is the scene of fierce battles between Taylor and Santa Anna's armies at Buena Vista.
Santa Anna initially strikes hard at the outnumbered United States forces, but he later abandons the battle and returns to Mexico City, prematurely claiming victory.
California and New Mexico fall with little bloodshed.
Northern Mexico is the scene of fierce battles between Taylor and Santa Anna's armies at Buena Vista.
Santa Anna initially strikes hard at the outnumbered United States forces, but he later abandons the battle and returns to Mexico City, prematurely claiming victory.
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- Antonio López de Santa Anna
- James K. Polk
- John Slidell
- José Joaquín de Herrera
- Stephen W. Kearny
- Winfield Scott
- Zachary Taylor
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- United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC)
- Alta California
- Texas, Republic of
- Texas, State of (U.S.A.)
- Mexico, Second Federal Republic of
- California Territory
- New Mexico, Territory of (U.S.A.)
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Years: 1840 - 1851
Locations
People
- Antonio López de Santa Anna
- James K. Polk
- John Slidell
- José Joaquín de Herrera
- Stephen W. Kearny
- Winfield Scott
- Zachary Taylor
Groups
- United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC)
- Alta California
- Texas, Republic of
- Texas, State of (U.S.A.)
- Mexico, Second Federal Republic of
- California Territory
- New Mexico, Territory of (U.S.A.)
Topics
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions