Series of engagements in September of 1847, during the Mexican–American War
This article is about the battle during the Mexican–American War. For the video release by Rage Against the Machine, see The Battle of Mexico City. For the Spanish conquest of Mexico City in 1521, see Fall of Tenochtitlan. For other uses, see Battle of Mexico City (disambiguation).
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Mexico City Campaign
Part of the Mexican–American War
The American assault on Chapultepec Castle.
Date
September 8–15, 1847
Location
Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico
Result
American victory
American occupation of Mexico City
Belligerents
United States
Republic of Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Winfield Scott
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]
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Mexico City Campaign
1st Veracruz
Polkos
2nd Veracruz
Cerro Gordo
Contreras
Churubusco
Mexico City
Molino del Rey
Chapultepec
Belén and San Cosme Gates
Puebla
Huamantla
Atlixco
Matamoros
Galaxara Pass
Zacualtipan
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Battles of the Mexican–American War
Texas Campaign
Thornton Affair
Fort Texas
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palma
California Campaign
Monterey
Los Angeles
Chino
Dominguez Rancho
Natividad
San Pasqual
Rio San Gabriel
La Mesa
New Mexico Campaign
Santa Fe
Tucson
El Brazito
Cañada
1st Mora
Embudo Pass
2nd Mora
Pueblo de Taos
Red River Canyon
Cienega Creek
Northern Mexican Theater
Monterrey
Buena Vista
Sacramento River
Santa Cruz de Rosales
Mexico City Campaign
1st Veracruz
Polkos
2nd Veracruz
Cerro Gordo
Contreras
Churubusco
Molino del Rey
Chapultepec
Mexico City
Puebla
Huamantla
Atlixco
Matamoros
Galaxara Pass
Zacualtipan
Pacific Coast Campaign
Guaymas
Mulegé
Punta Sombrero
1st La Paz
2nd La Paz
1st San Jose del Cabo
2nd San Jose del Cabo
Todos Santos
Mosquito Fleet
1st Tuxpan
2nd Tuxpan
3rd Tuxpan
1st Tabasco
2nd Tabasco
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.
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