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Gen. Winfield Scott
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Why did general Scott attacked veracruz before Mexico city?
Veracruz is on the Gulf of Mexico coast, while Mexico City is deep within Mexico's mainland. The easiest way to capture the capital and win the war, was through Veracruz, following on Hernan Cortes' steps to Mexico City.
Who attacked Mexico from the sea side?
Every country that has ever attacked Mexico has had to attack it from the sea; the closest city to Mexico for such landing is usually the city and port of Veracruz. These countries include Spain, France and the United States.
What city did General Winfield Scott capture?
Mexico City
What cities did General Taylor capture?
Mexico city
What American General led the way to Mexico City?
General Winfield Scott.
General led the siege of Mexico City?
It was general Winfield Scott, A U.S. Army general.
What general direction would you be travelling from Mexico City to Panama City?
Southeast.
Who led the 1847 invasion of Central Mexico and the battles for Mexico City?
General Winfield Scott.
The US general who led the siege of Mexico City was?
Winfield Scott.
What did general Taylor and Scott do in the war?
Scott captured Mexico City.
The attack against Mexico City was led by General?
Winfield Scott
What direction is The Gulf of Mexico from Mexico City?
In general terms, the Gulf of Mexico is east of Mexico City. However, as the Gulf is a huge expanse of water, its bearing from Mexico City varies greatly. The northern Gulf of Mexico (around New Orleans) has a bearing from Mexico City of 40° northeast; the southern Gulf of Mexico (around the city of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico) is around 104° east-southeast from Mexico City.
