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The fortified castle of Chapultepec sat on a rocky hill overlooking causeways leading to Mexico City’s two western gates. It was the last obstacle that U.S. Major General Winfield Scott had to secure before attacking the city, defended by the 15,000-man army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Coordinates: 19.421°N 99.182°W. The Battle of Chapultepec took place between a U.S. force and Mexican soldiers holding the strategically located Chapultepec Castle just outside Mexico City, fought 13 September 1847 during the Mexican–American War.
- September 12–13, 1847
- Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City, Mexico
- American victory
Nov 27, 2023 · Battle of Chapultepec Significance. The Battle of Chapultepec was important to the outcome of the Mexican-American War because the American victory allowed General Winfield Scott to immediately attack and capture Mexico City. The capture of Mexico City led to the end of the Mexican-American War.
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This timeline describes significant events during the Mexican-American War, which was fought between Mexico and the United States from 1846 to 1848. The war stemmed from the United States’ annexation of Texas in 1845 and from a dispute over whether Texas ended at the Nueces River (Mexican claim) or the Rio Grande (U.S. claim).
Apr 24, 2018 · On Sept. 13, 1847, the American army assaulted the Mexican Military Academy, a fortress known as Chapultepec, which guarded the gates to Mexico City. Although the Mexicans inside fought valiantly, they were outgunned and outnumbered and were soon overrun.
The battle was fought on 12-13 September 1847 during the Mexican–American War. The entire campaign involved about 400 Marines and 7,000 Army personnel. The assault on the castle included 40 Marines, with over 90% casualties. The Mexican forces surrendered the castle at 0900 hours on 13 September 1847, opening the way to Mexico City.
Jan 23, 2020 · The Battle of Chapultepec was fought September 12 to 13, 1847, during the Mexican-American War (1846 to 1848). With the start of the war in May 1846, American troops led by Major General Zachary Taylor scored quick victories at the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma before crossing the Rio Grande to strike the fortress city of Monterrey.