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The Battle of Buena Vista (February 22–23, 1847), known as the Battle of La Angostura in Mexico, and sometimes as Battle of Buena Vista/La Angostura, was a battle of the Mexican–American War. It was fought between U.S. forces, largely volunteers, [ 3 ] under General Zachary Taylor , and the much larger Mexican Army under General Antonio ...
General Francisco Mejia's Battle Report for Buena Vista described the San Patricios ' as "worthy of the most consummate praise because the men fought with daring bravery." [ 43 ] Several Irishmen were awarded the War Cross by the Mexican government for their conduct in that battle, and many received field promotions.
Battle of Buena Vista: February 22/23 Zachary Taylor fights Antonio López de Santa Anna south of Saltillo in one of the largest battles of the war. (A) Battle of the Sacramento: February 28 Doniphan defeats a larger Mexican army at the Sacramento River Pass before the capture of Chihuahua. (A) Siege of Veracruz: March 9–29
The Battle of Monterrey September 20–24, 1846, after a painting by Carl Nebel Battle of Buena Vista. American soldiers, including many West Point graduates, had never engaged in urban warfare before, and they marched straight down the open streets, where they were annihilated by Mexican defenders well-hidden in Monterrey's thick adobe homes ...
Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as Commanding General of the United States Army from 1841 to 1861, and was a veteran of the War of 1812, American Indian Wars, Mexican–American War, and the early stages of the American Civil War.
This article may need to be rewritten to comply with Wikipedia's quality standards. You can help. The talk page may contain suggestions. (January 2025) The following are synopsis of the campaigns of the Mexican–American War (1846—1848). Introduction The Mexican–American War (1846–48) was the U.S. Army's first experience waging an extended conflict in a foreign land. This brief war is ...
Battle of Angostura may refer to multiple different battles: Battle of Buena Vista, a battle in the Mexican–American War; Battle of Angostura (1868), a battle in the Paraguayan War; First Battle of Angostura, a battle in the Venezuelan War of Independence; Second Battle of Angostura, a battle in the Venezuelan War of Independence
Battle of Kiev (1941), a major Axis victory over the Soviets during the Second World War; Battle of Kiev (1943), a Soviet victory in the Second World War; Battle of Killiecrankie – 1689 – Jacobite rising of 1689; Siege of Kimberley – 1899–1900 – Second Boer War; Battle of Kings Mountain – 1780 – part of American Revolution; Battle ...