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General Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna at the Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican-American War in February 1847. The battle was significant for Taylor's forces, as they successfully held off a much larger Mexican army despite being outnumbered. This victory bolstered Taylor's reputation and contributed to his later political success.
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Who was the commanding general during the Mexican American War?
George washington
What American general led troops into disputed Mexican territory causing a border clash that led to the Mexican-American war?
General Zachary Taylor
Who was the famous General of the Mexican-American War?
Zachary Taylor.
Near what Mexican port city did both General Taylor and General Scott pass?
General Taylor and General Scott both passed by the Mexican port of Matamoros. It is located on the southern bank of the Rio Grande, directly across the border from Brownsville, Texas.
What was Taylor's military rank in the Mexican Ameican War?
He was a Major General when it ended.
How did Zachary Taylor distinguish himself in the Mexican War?
Zachary Taylor was an accomplished commander in the Mexican War. Clearly he distinguished himself in that was by winning the Battle of Buena Vista. Taylor's forces were outnumbered three to one, yet he defeated the army of Santa Ana.
Who was the commanding general during the Mexican American War?
George washington
Who is the American general in the Mexican war?
Zachary Taylor
What American general led troops into disputed Mexican territory causing a border clash that led to the Mexican-American war?
General Zachary Taylor
Who defeated santa Anna at the battle of buena vista?
Santa Anna was NOT defeated at the battle of Buena Vista. Though 3,400 of Santa Anna's men were dead or wounded versus Taylor's 650, the Mexican general declared victory and retreated.
Who was the famous General of the Mexican-American War?
Zachary Taylor.
What Mexican port city did both General Taylor and General Scott pass?
Matamoros
Who became President after the Mexican-American War?
General Zachary Taylor.
Who was Ulysses S. Grant general in the Mexican war?
He served under General Zachary Taylor .
Near what Mexican port city did both General Taylor and General Scott pass?
General Taylor and General Scott both passed by the Mexican port of Matamoros. It is located on the southern bank of the Rio Grande, directly across the border from Brownsville, Texas.
Who was the 12th president of the united states?
General Zachary Taylor, who won fame in the Mexican War, was the 12th US president.
Who was the general of the Mexican war for the union?
One of them was Zachary Taylor, who went on to be president.
