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1. Which 2 countries fought in the Opium Wars?
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What was the Thornton Skrimish at Brownsville Texas?
It was a border incident when 70 US Cavalry Dragoons under the command of Captain Seth Thornton stumbled on to a 2,000 man Mexican Army encampent on the Rio Grande on 25 April 1846. It was used by President Polk to obtain a declaration of War from the US Congress against Mexico. The Cavalry suffered 16 killed, 5 wounded the rest captured except for one man who made it back to Fort Texas.
The war with Mexico began with?
The Thornton Affair marks the begining of hostilities and involved 70 US Dragoons near present day Brownsville. Captain Seth Thomas, US Army, blundered into an infantry encampment consisting of about 2,000 soldiers. Someone fired and the war began.The Mexican Artillery in Matamoros fired on Fort Texas and six days later Zachary Taylor marched toward the Rio Grande only to meet the Mexican Army at Palo Alto.
Who is the Egyptian god seth?
Seth is the Egyptian god of evil
Was seth Egyptian god seth alive during 3500bc to 3790bc?
There is no way to tell; certainly Naqada in Egypt existed, so it is possible they believed/knew of Seth.
Mexican soldiers launched an assault on US troops in 1846 why?
If you're referring to CPT Seth Thornton's patrol, he was following orders, and so were the Mexicans. It's one of those ever occurring incidents, a border dispute. The US Dragoons believed they were on US turf & the Mexicans believed they were on Mexican territory. It's happened thru-out history, and it'll keep happening. Maps are notoriously bad, even in today's computer age...even the much vaunted GPS (another form of computer) is not perfect. As long as there are "man-made borders" there will be border disputes.
Who led the first battle of the Mexican American War?
Captain Seth Thornton, US Army. Colonel Anastasio Torrejon, Mexican Army.
Why Seth Rollins attacked roman reigns and dean Ambrose?
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What was the Thornton Skrimish at Brownsville Texas?
It was a border incident when 70 US Cavalry Dragoons under the command of Captain Seth Thornton stumbled on to a 2,000 man Mexican Army encampent on the Rio Grande on 25 April 1846. It was used by President Polk to obtain a declaration of War from the US Congress against Mexico. The Cavalry suffered 16 killed, 5 wounded the rest captured except for one man who made it back to Fort Texas.
What movie and television projects has Geoffrey Tomlinson been in?
Geoffrey Tomlinson has: Played Rev. Webster in "How We Used to Live" in 1968. Played Mr. Morrison in "Joby" in 1975. Played Mr. Thornton in "Flambards" in 1979. Played Seth Ellis in "The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game" in 1979. Played Thornton in "Flambards" in 1979.
When was Seth Gamble born?
Seth Gamble's birth name is Seth Craig Abbe.
What is a good nickname for my friend Seth?
Sethly? Seth who? If it's Seth then you need no nickname, otherwise you already have a nickname, Seth.
How do you say Seth in Italian?
It is spelled exactly the same way, "Seth".
Did Cain marry Seth?
No, Cain did not marry Seth. Him and Seth were actually brothers.
What is the birth name of Pelle Seth?
Pelle Seth's birth name is Per Seth.
What is the birth name of Seth Knight?
Seth Knight's birth name is Seth A, Knight.
What is the birth name of Seth Gabel?
Seth Gabel's birth name is Seth Cosentino.
What nicknames does Seth Oberle go by?
Seth Oberle goes by Seth "Von" Oberle.
