Siege of Veracruz

Siege of Veracruz
Part of the Mexican–American War

Scott's siege guns were in place on ground outside the city
DateMarch 9–29, 1847
Location
Veracruz, Veracruz
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States  Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Winfield Scott
David Conner
Matthew C. Perry		 Juan Esteban Morales
Units involved
See order of battle See order of battle
Strength
8,600 3,360
Casualties and losses
13 killed
55 wounded		 80–350 killed
50 wounded
3,000 captured
1,000–10,000 civilians killed

On 9 March 1847, during the Mexican–American War, the United States military made an amphibious landing and besieged the key Mexican seaport of Veracruz. The port surrendered twenty days later. The U.S. forces then marched inland to Mexico City.

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