Mexican american war

Mexican- American War

By julia.norman

  • The Battle of Palo Alto

    The Battle of Palo Alto
    The first major battle of the Mexican-American War took place at Palo Alto, not far from the US/Mexico border in Texas.

  • The Battle of Resaca de la Palma

    The Battle of Resaca de la Palma

  • The Battle of Monterrey

    The Battle of Monterrey
    The Battle Started on September 21, 1846 and Ended the 24th. Taylor defeated the city and they surrendered.

  • The Battle of Buena Vista

    The Battle of Buena Vista
    The Battle of Buena Vista was fought near Monterrey in northern Mexico.

  • The Siege of Veracruz

    The Siege of Veracruz
    This battle began on March 9, 1847 and ended on the 29th.

  • The Battle of Cerro Gordo

    The Battle of Cerro Gordo
    This Battle really stared on April 17, 1847, but ended on the 18th. Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna had regrouped after his defeat at Buena Vista and marched with thousands of determined Mexican soldiers towards the coast and the invading Americans.

  • The Battle of Contreras

    The Battle of Contreras
    The American army under General Scott inexorably made its way inland towards Mexico City. The next serious defenses were set around the city itself. After scouting the city, Scott decided to attack it from the southwest.

  • The Battle of Chapultepec

    The Battle of Chapultepec
    This Battle really started on Se[tember 12, 1847, but ended on the 13th. The Texans capturted Mexico city and so the United States gpt the territory.