Battles of the Mexican-American War
The following are known Battles of the Mexican-American War. This list includes all major engagements and most reported skirmishes.
The list includes all battles and skirmishes taking place during the Mexican-American War; this includes two major engagements, the Battle of Palo Alto, and the Battle of Resaca de la Palma, which took place prior to the official state of hostilities existed between the two powers.
Battles of the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848
Key: (A) - American Victory; (M) - Mexican Victory; (I) - Inconclusive.
Important Note: It is a common misconception to confused "Monterrey, Mexico", with "Monterey, California". These are, in fact, two very different battles.
Battles of the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848
Key: (A) - American Victory; (M) - Mexican Victory; (I) - Inconclusive.
1846
- April
- May
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
1847
- January
- February
- March
- 9th-29th: Battle of Veracruz - Beginning with Marine landings, U.S. forces besiege and gradually encircle Mexican Marines and Coast Guard in vicious twenty day siege (A)
- April
- June
- August
- September
Throughout the month, reports of guerilla attacks on American hospitals, supply columns, and camps reach epidemic proportions
October
1848
- January-August
- Mexican Guerillas terrorize U.S. Army of Occupation. Formal fighting, however, has ceased by the end of January.
REFERENCES
Bauer, K. Jack, "The Mexican-American War 1846-48"
Referenced By
Battle of Monterey | Battle of Monterrey | Battle of Palo Alto | Battle of Resaca de La Palma | List of United States-related topics | List of United States of America-related topics | Mariano Arista | Mexican-American War | Mexican American War | Mexican War | Pedro de Ampudia | Saint Patrick's Battalion | San Patricios | Siege of Fort Texas | Thornton Affair
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