Battle for Mexico City

Battle of Mexico City
Part of the Mexican–American War

Illustration of the battle by Carl Nebel
DateSeptember 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 2,323 killed or wounded
3,000 captured

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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