Battle of Buena Vista
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos
- Curriculum: Latin American History, American History 1816-1855
- Geographical Location: Mexico
- Date: February 22-23, 1847
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Mexican-American War. Result: Successful U.S. defense of its position near Saltillo.
On February 22, 1847, General Antonio López de Santa Anna sent some 15,000 soldiers against the positions of American general Zachary Taylor’s 4,594, mostly volunteer, troops. Beginning with skirmishes, a full-scale battle ensued the following morning on rough terrain beneath the Sierra Madre near Hacienda San Juan de la Buena Vista. Santa Anna possessed intelligence of U.S. troop locations and hoped for a decisive...
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