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Action Biography Drama. The true story of Irishman John Riley who led a small battalion of his countrymen against the great American army in their battle against the Mexico in the 1840's. Writer. Brennan Lee Mulligan.
The Saint Patrick's Battalion ( Spanish: Batallón de San Patricio ), later reorganized as the Foreign Legion of Patricios, was a Mexican Army unit which fought against the United States in the Mexican–American War.
Jul 3, 2019 · John Riley (Circa 1805-1850) was an Irish soldier who deserted the American army just before the outbreak of the Mexican-American War. He joined the Mexican army and founded the St. Patrick's Battalion, a force made up of fellow deserters, primarily Irish and German Catholics.
Mar 1, 2019 · Irish America looks back at the legacy of St. Patrick’s Battalion, an honor-bound group of Irishmen that championed the cause of the smaller Mexican force against the might of the American army during the Mexican-American War.
Mar 18, 2015 · The San Patricio’s, or Saint Patrick's Battalion is a little known part of our history. They fought during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), but many of them left the U.S. Army to form their own battalion and fight for the Mexican army. Americans called them traitors and deserters.
Dec 11, 2015 · Unlike the Irish Brigade, however, the Saint Patrick’s Battalion fought against the U.S. Army. Led by the disgruntled Irish immigrant John Riley, this elite battalion was comprised of roughly two hundred Irish-American deserters who pledged their loyalty to General Santa Anna and the Mexican government.
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The San Patricio Battalion played a major role in the clash, proving their artillery (large guns such as cannons) skills as they mowed down many U.S. soldiers. After a high number of casualties on both sides (but more for the Mexicans, including many civilians), Ampudia surrendered.
