First Battle of Tuxpan

First Battle of Tuxpan
Part of Mexican–American War

The U.S. naval expedition under Commodore M. C. Perry, ascending the Tuspan River; destroying the forts, and taking possession of the port of Tuspan
Date18 April 1847
Location
Tuxpan, Veracruz
Result United States victory
Belligerents
 United States  Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Matthew C. Perry Martin Perfecto de Cos
Strength
1,519 marines
(part of Mosquito Fleet)		 300–400
Casualties and losses
3 killed
11 wounded		 Unknown, likely many

The First Battle of Tuxpan was the only major battle fought during the Mexican–American War at Tuxpan, Mexico.: 337 

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