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Battle of Palo Alto
The battle of Palo Alto was the first big battle of the mexican american war. It was said to be 5 miles from the city of Brownville, Texas.
Generals-
United States- Zachary Taylor
Mexico- Mariano Arista
Casualties and Losses-
American-
9 dead
45 wounded
2 captured
Mexico-
128 dead
129 wounded
American numbers for the battle- 2400
Mexican numbers for the battle- 3400
This battle affected mostly the mexicans.
Victory- United States. -
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Mexican American Battles
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Battle of Resaca de la Palma
The very next day General Arista tried again. He tried to plan an ambush in a place with vegetation. It worked for the mexicans but still they didn't hold. The Mexicans retreated to the city of Monterrey, Arista was dismissed and removed as a commander.
Generals-
United States- Zachary Taylor
Mexico- Mariano Arista.
Ammount of soldiers-
American- 1700
Mexican- 4000
Casualties and Losses-
American- 33 killed, 89 wounded
Mexican- 154 killed, 205 wounded, 156 captured.
United States Victory. -
Battle of Monterrey
General Taylor continued to Mexico in the north. The Mexican general, Pedro de Ampudia heavily guarded the city of Monterrey. General Zachary Taylor divided his army and told to attack from the two sides at once. Taylor overcame them one at a time. They surrendered 3 days later.
Generals-
U.S.- Zachary Taylor
Mexico- Pedro de Ampuda, Francisco Mejia
Amount of soldiers-
U.S.- 6,220
Mexico- Appox. 9250
Casualties and losses-
U.S.- 120 killed. Mx- 367 killed.
United States Victory -
Battle of Buena Vista
Taylor then pushed southwards to a bit south of a city named Saltillo. His troops were being reassigned to another invasion. Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna decided on a plan that would weaken Taylor's troops instead of making it a new threat. The Mexicans almost won.
Generals
U.S. Zachary Taylor, John E. Wool.
Mexico- Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Pedro Ampuda, Manuel Lombardi
Soldiers
U.S. 4,750
Mexico- 16,000
Casualties-
U.S. 267 Killed
Mexico- 3,727 killed
United States Victory -
The Siege of Veracruz
A second front was opened from the U.S. and marched towards Mexico city in hope to end it quickly. General Winfield Scott landed on the altantic coast and let off lots of rounds and on March 29th they surrendered.
Generals
U.s- General Winfield Scott
Soldiers
U.s. 12,000
Mexico- 3,360
Casualties
U.s. 13 killed
Mexico 350 killed plus 400 civilians killed.
United States Victory -
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Santa Anna regrouped after Buena Vista and with thousands he was determined they could invade the coast with the Americans but on his way Santa anna ignored that his left side of where he was hiding was vulnerable and General Scott took him down there, Santa Anna was almost killed and he retreated to Mexico City.
Generals-
U.s. Winfield Scott
Mexico- Santa Anna
Soldiers-
U.s. 8,500
Mexico- 7,200
Casualties
U.s. 63 killed
Mexico- 436 killed
United States Victory -
Battle of Contreras
General Scott made his way towards Mexico City. Defenses were set around the city itself. He decided to attack from the southwest of town and Mexican General Gabriel Valencia let himself exposed and they crushed thrm and lead victory.
Generals-
U.S. Winfield Scott, Persifor Smith
Mexico- Gabriel Valencia
Soldiers-
U.S. 8,500
Mexico- 5,000
Casualties-
U.S. 60-300 Killed or wounded.
Mexico 700-1224 killed or wounded.
United States Victory -
Battle of Churubusco
With General Valencia's army defeated, Winfield Scott turned to the city gate of Churubusco. It was defended by a fortified convent near by. The Mexicans put up a defense but they had to surrender from loss of ammunition. The United States were in position to theaten Mexico City.
Generals-
U.S. Winfield Scott
Mexico- Manuel Rincon, Pedro Maria Anaya
Soldiers
U.S.- 8497
Mexico- 3800
Casualties-
U.S.- 139 Killed
Mexico- 263 Killed
United States Victory -
Battle of Molino Del Ray
Winfield Scott's army decided to break down two armies of his and continued on with offensive operations and deciding to attack a heavily fortified postion at Molino Del Ray from the mexicans. General Worth went forth and took control of a old mill and came up with a good plan. The Mexicans fought hard but were overrun.
Generals-
U.S.Winfield Scott, William J. Worth.
Mexico-Antonio Leon, Francisco Perez
Soldiers-
U.S.-2800
MX-4,000
Casualties-
U.S. 116 Killed
MX- 269 Killed
United States Victory -
Battle of Chapultepec
This battle was the major last battle of the war and it was between the heart of Mexico City. The fortress was on a hill called Chapultepec. The Mexicans fought so hard to defend it but it was no good. The Americans finished them and went onto Mexico city to sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Generals-
U.S. Winfield Scott
Mexico- Nicolas Bravo
Soldiers-
U.S. 3447
Mexico- 3400
Casualties-
U.S. 130 Killed
Mexico- 2623 Killed
United States Victory.
