As Perry's fleet prepared to start the…

October 1847 CE

As Perry's fleet prepared to start the attack on the city on the morning of October 26, the Mexican forces begin firing at the American fleet.

The U.S. bombing begins to yield the square, so that the fire continues until evening.

Before taking the square, ....

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Villahermosa Tabasco Mexico View →

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