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Who/What/Where/When
Vera
Cruz
Definition: American
forces under General Winfield Scott made the country's first
amphibious landing at Vera Cruz, a Mexican coastal city, on
March 9, 1847. Before the Mexican Army knew it, 12,000
American troops were on land and marching toward Vera Cruz.
They captured the city several days later. From there, it
was a short, triumphant march to Mexico City, the
capital.
Related
Resources:
The
Mexican-American War
Find out all about the war between Mexico and
America.
The
19th Century
Get a glimpse of what life was like in the exciting
1800s.
Elsewhere
on the Web:
The
Battle of Vera Cruz
More on this famous battle.
The
Mexican War
This PBS site gives you LOTS of information on the war with
Mexico.
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