Much on the Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1847
- Mexican-American War
- Battle of Cerro Gordo
- Winfield Scott vs. Santa Anna
Page 2 has a lengthy report headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" and next to it is: "Battle of Cerro Gordo--Mexican Account".
The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield Scott's troops outflanked the larger army of Santa Anna, driving him from a strong defensive position.
Other war accounts as well under: "Gen. Scott's Operations" "The United States & Mexico" & "Army Intelligence".
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