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 confuse "Monterrey, Nuevo León" 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
- October
- 7th: Battle of Dominguez Rancho - Californeros clash with John C. Frémont (M)
- April
- 18th: Battle of Cerro Gordo - The "Thermopylae of the West" (A)
- August
- 17th: Battle of Churubusco - San Patricios and regular Mexican troops hold a fortified convent against Winfield Scott; San Patricios decimated. (A)
- September - Throughout the month, reports of guerrilla attacks on U.S. army hospitals, supply columns, and camps reach epidemic proportions
- 8th: Battle of Chapultepec Scott assaults Chapultepec Castle. Los Niños Héroes pass into legend (A)
- 13th-14th: Battle for Mexico City - Savage fighting for Mexico City (A)
- 14th: Puebla capitulates to U.S. forces (A)
1848
- January-August
- Mexican Guerrillas 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"
