Battle of Tampico (1829)

Battle of Tampico (1829)
	Part of Spanish attempts to reconquer Mexico
	; Painting depicting the surrender of the Spanish army at Tampico
Date	26 July – 11 September 1829
Location	Tampico, Tamaulipas
Result	Mexican victory Spain recognizes the independence of the United Mexican States in 1836;
Belligerents
Mexican Republic	Spain
Commanders and leaders
Antonio López de Santa Anna ; Manuel de Mier y Terán	Isidro Barradas
Strength
8,000+ troops: 500 (Tampico garrison); 1,000 (Veracruz reinforcements); 1,500 (early August reinforcements); 5,000 (San Luis Potosí Division); Local militias;	3,500

The Battle of Tampico, also known as the Barradas Expedition, was a series of military engagements between the First Mexican Republic and Spain. Fought from July to September 1829 and culminating on 11 September, it was part of several Spanish attempts to re-establish control over Mexico. The battle was a major victory for Mexico and marked the final battle between Spain and the new Mexican nation.