Battle of Monterrey
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos, Cities, Urbanization
- Curriculum: Latin American History, American History 1816-1855
- Geographical Location: Mexico
- Date: September 21-24, 1846
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Mexican-American War. Result: Successful U.S. takeover of Monterrey.
In the mid-afternoon on Sunday, September 20, 1846, General Zachary Taylor issued orders for 6,220 U.S. troops to begin their two-pronged attack on the city of Monterrey. Guarded by 7,303 Mexican soldiers, Monterrey lay nestled between forts, earthworks, natural cliffs, and the Santa Catarina River.
Taylor planned to cut off the city from its supply line and only escape route while at the same time taking the heights above the city....
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