Battle of Palo Alto
"The first battle was Palo alto
lead by General Zachary against
Mexican General Mariano Arista
Zachary had lead 3,000 troops but only used 2,200 men
while Arista used 3,400 men
Arista lost between 250 to 400 men at palo alto
double the american losses." - (Battles of war (2008))
U.S won
"The first battle was Palo alto
lead by General Zachary against
Mexican General Mariano Arista
Zachary had lead 3,000 troops but only used 2,200 men
while Arista used 3,400 men
Arista lost between 250 to 400 men at palo alto
double the american losses." - (Battles of war (2008))
U.S won
Battles of war,(2008) pbs.org
Palo Alto.
Palo Alto.
The capture of Monterrey
Zachary captured Monterrey after a week long of fighting.
The U.S lost 450 men.
the mexicans also lost about the same number of men.
Battle of Monterrey1847/pbs.org
The U.S lost 450 men.
the mexicans also lost about the same number of men.
Battle of Monterrey1847/pbs.org
Battle of Buena Vista
President James Polk. ordered the veterans of Zachary to join General Winfield Scott.
With unprepared soldiers zachary and bad planning he lost the battle.
650 of his men died and Santa Ana had 3,400 killled or wounded.
mexicans declared victory on Feburary 23,1847
battle of Buena vista/pbs.org
With unprepared soldiers zachary and bad planning he lost the battle.
650 of his men died and Santa Ana had 3,400 killled or wounded.
mexicans declared victory on Feburary 23,1847
battle of Buena vista/pbs.org