Battle of Monterrey
1846 battle of the Mexican-American War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Battle of Monterey.
In the Battle of Monterrey (September 21–24, 1846) during the Mexican–American War, General Pedro de Ampudia and the Mexican Army of the North was defeated by the Army of Occupation, a force of United States Regulars, Volunteers and Texas Rangers under the command of General Zachary Taylor.
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Battle of Monterrey | |||||||
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Part of Mexican–American War | |||||||
US troops marching on Monterrey during the Mexican–American War, lithograph by Carl Nebel | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Zachary Taylor |
Pedro de Ampudia Jose Garcia-Conde Francisco Mejia | ||||||
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6,220[1]: 100 | 7,303[1]: 100 | ||||||
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120 killed 368 wounded 43 missing[1]: 100 | 367 killed & wounded[1]: 100 |
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The hard-fought urban combat led to heavy casualties on both sides. The battle ended with both sides negotiating a two-month armistice and the Mexican forces being allowed to make an orderly evacuation in return for the surrender of the city.