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What did Lord Wellington say about the US capture of Mexico City during the Mexican American war?
Lord Wellington of Great Britain said the campaign to capture Mexico City in the Mexican-American war was a brilliant mission.
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Did The US not attain the goal of capturing Mexico City?
It did. The capture of Mexico City put an end to the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and forced the Mexican Cession upon Mexico.
American troops were sent into Mexico to try to capture this Mexican revolutionary leader?
Francisco "Pancho" Villa
Winfield Scott faced bitter resistance from the mexican army where?
Winfield Scott faced bitter resistance from the Mexican Army at Chapultepec, on the edge of Mexico City. General Scott stormed the fortress on September, 13, 1847, winning the last battle of the Mexican-American war. As an aside, Scott's brilliant operation to capture Mexico City was hailed by British heroes such as Wellington, as a extraordinary feat.
General Scott's capture of Mexico City ended the Mexican War?
Yes he did.
Which city did American soldiers capture during the Mexican American War?
Some record Fremont, some Kearny and a rare few Commodore Sloat. All did, but Kearny was the ranking officer.
What city did American soldiers capture during the Mexican American War?
Mexico City.
Did The US not attain the goal of capturing Mexico City?
It did. The capture of Mexico City put an end to the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and forced the Mexican Cession upon Mexico.
American troops were sent into Mexico to try to capture this Mexican revolutionary leader?
Francisco "Pancho" Villa
Winfield Scott faced bitter resistance from the mexican army where?
Winfield Scott faced bitter resistance from the Mexican Army at Chapultepec, on the edge of Mexico City. General Scott stormed the fortress on September, 13, 1847, winning the last battle of the Mexican-American war. As an aside, Scott's brilliant operation to capture Mexico City was hailed by British heroes such as Wellington, as a extraordinary feat.
What nineteenth century British military icon praised the actions of US General Scott in the Mexican War?
Lord Wellington, the famed victor at Waterloo at Waterloo had studied US General Winfield Scott's campaign in the Mexican War. Wellington's view was that the capture of Mexico City by way of the amphibious landing at Vera Cruz was brilliant.
What capital city did the Americans capture to end the Mexican war?
Mexico City
What important city in Mexico did United States troops capture in the Mexican American war?
In 1847, US troops under the leadership of General Winfield Scott captured Mexico City. This effectively ended the Mexican War. It was the first time an American flag had flown over the capital of a foreign nation.
General Scott's capture of Mexico City ended the Mexican War?
Yes he did.
Why did Arizona become part of Mexico?
Arizona was formed from land that the US obtained from Mexico after the Mexican American War.
Where was the Mexican-American War?
The Mexican-American War, or simply the Mexican War as it was previously known, was fought mostly in southern Texas and northern Mexico, central Mexico, and southern California.
What nation did we defeat in the Mexican American War?
The US won the Mexican American War against Mexico.
Which city did American soldiers capture during the Mexican American War?
Some record Fremont, some Kearny and a rare few Commodore Sloat. All did, but Kearny was the ranking officer.
