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Mexico City is inland, in the middle of Mexico. To reach it, there were several proposed routes but the easiest was entering from Veracruz, which is a port city.
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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.
Was Scott associated with the Mexican American War?
General Winfield Scott commanded from Veracruz to Mexico City.
Who landed at veracruz on the gulf of Mexico and battled inland toward Mexico city?
Gen. Winfield Scott.
What was Winfield Scott strategy for winning the war with Mexico?
Land his forces at Veracruz, sieze it and march to Mexico City.
What was general Scott's strategy for winning the war with Mexico?
Land his forces at Veracruz, sieze it and march to Mexico City.
Winfield Scott's war strategy against Mexico?
Land at Veracruz, march inland and take Mexico City by storm.
Who was the American military hero who invaded Mexico in 1846?
General Winfield Scott, whose army landed at Veracruz in 1846 and fought its way to Mexico City.
Who are the two American generals who led invasions into Mexico?
Gen. Winfield Scott - invasion of Veracruz and Mexico City - Mexican -American war 1846-1848. Gen. Zachary Taylor commanded the northern troops with the US-Mexico border.
How long did it take Winfield Scott to get to Mexico City?
From the initial siege and landings at the Mexican port city of Veracruz (March 9, 1847), to the fall of Mexico city (September 15, 1847), it took a little more than six months for Scott's campaign to be completed.
Commanded American troops in the battle at Veracruz?
Winfield Scott
Who commanded American troops in the battle at Veracruz?
winfield scott
Who conquered Mexico City and brought the US victory in the Mexican American War?
The Mexicans won the battle of Mexico City. They also won the battle of Veracruz.
