The United States Army attacks Mexico on…

1840 CE to 1851 CE

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.

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Mexico City > Ciudad de México District Federal Mexico View →

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Antonio López de Santa Anna View → James K. Polk View → John Slidell View → José Joaquín de Herrera View → Stephen W. Kearny View → Winfield Scott View → Zachary Taylor View →

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United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC) View → Alta California View → Texas, Republic of View → Texas, State of (U.S.A.) View → Mexico, Second Federal Republic of View → California Territory View → New Mexico, Territory of (U.S.A.) View →

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Mexican-American War View →

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