18 Apr 1847

Battle Of Cerro Gordo

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The Battle of Cerro Gordo or Sierra Gordo in the Mexican-American War saw Winfield Scott's US troops flank and drive Santa Anna's larger Mexican army from a strong defensive position.

United States forces captured the port of Veracruz on March 27, 1847. Following this, General Winfield Scott advanced toward Mexico City.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cerro_Gordo

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Added Mon, Jul 20 2009 at 3:02PM UTC by

Aimee Lucido

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