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Not much. Scott knew that in order to defeat Mexico, he had to conquer the capital of the country -- Mexico City -- which lies some 400 Km (249 miles) inland from the Gulf of Mexico.
Having landed on the port city of Veracruz, and meeting little resistance (he only fought five major battles on his way to Mexico City), he reached Mexico City in 6 months and ended the war.
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How far south into Mexico did the US Army go during the Mexican American War?
All the way to Mexico City.
Who's army is stronger US or Mexico?
The U.S. Army is stronger. It is the strongest army in the world.
What US Army Bases are located in Mexico?
None.
Who was commander of the US Army in Mexico City?
Winfield Scott
What man was pursed in Mexico by the US Army?
Pancho Villa
General who led a us army from vera cruz to Mexico city?
Winfield Scott
The us government precipitated a crisis with Mexico by?
deploying an army in a disputed border area. :P
Who helped the US gained California?
gain through army from Mexico during manifest destiny
What US Army officer captured the area of New Mexico?
General Stephen Watts Kearny.
What was Taylor's chief rival in the US Army during the war of Mexico?
Daniel S. Scott
How far is huntington beach from Mexico?
Huntington Beach, California is some 158 kilometers (98 miles) to the Mexico-US border with Tijuana, Mexico.
How far is San Angelo TX from the Mexico border?
It is approximately 244 kilometers (152 miles) from the US-Mexico border.
