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Mexico City Campaign
Part of the Mexican–American War

The American assault on Chapultepec Castle.
DateSeptember 8–15, 1847
Location
Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico
Result

American victory

  • American occupation of Mexico City
Belligerents
Battle for Mexico City United States Battle for Mexico City Republic of Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Battle for Mexico City Winfield Scott Battle for Mexico City Antonio López de Santa Anna
Strength
20,000 13,000
Casualties and losses
1,651 killed or wounded[1] 2,323 killed or wounded
3,000 captured [1]

The Battle for Mexico City refers to the series of engagements from September 8 to September 15, 1847, in the general vicinity of Mexico City during the Mexican–American War. Included are major actions at the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec, culminating with the fall of Mexico City. The U.S. Army under Winfield Scott won a major victory that ended the war.

  1. ^ a b Battle of Mexico City Mexican-American War

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