Veracruz is defended by Mexican General Juan…

March 1847 CE

Veracruz is defended by Mexican General Juan Morales with thirty-four hundred men.

Mortars and naval guns under Commodore Matthew C. Perry are used to reduce the city walls and harass defenders.

After a bombardment on March 24, 1847, the walls of Veracruz have a thirty-foot gap.

The city replies the best it can with its own artillery.

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Veracruz (Llave) Veracruz Mexico View →

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Antonio López de Santa Anna View → Matthew C. Perry View → Winfield Scott View →

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