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The Battle of Buena Vista (February 22–23, 1847), known as the Battle of La Angostura in Mexico, and sometimes as Battle of Buena Vista/La Angostura, was a battle of the Mexican–American War.
- February 22-23, 1847
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- Puerto de la Angostura, Coahuila
Battle of Buena Vista, (Feb. 22–23, 1847), battle fought near Monterrey, Mex., in the Mexican-American War (1846–48), the war between the United States and Mexico. A U.S. army of about 5,000 men under General Zachary Taylor had invaded northeastern Mexico, taking Monterrey and Saltillo.
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Aug 15, 2017 · VIEW OF THE BATTLE-GROUND AND BATTLE OF “THE ANGOSTURA” FOUGHT NEAR BUENA VISTA, MEXICO FEBRUARY 23RD 1847. by Henry R. Robinson -Pintrest -Flickr -GoogleMaps and GoogleEarth “Map data ...
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Map shows troop locations, roads, and town of Buena Vista. Includes "explanation of signs" and legend to troop location, troop type, and dates plus additional notes. Relief shown by hachures.
The Battle of Buena Vista on February 23, 1847, was perhaps the most dramatic fight of the U.S.-Mexican War. After the Battle of Monterey in September 1846, President James K. Polk ordered the bulk of Taylor’s veterans and regulars to join an expedition under General Winfield Scott , who would land at Vera Cruz and march on Mexico City.
A Key to the Battle of Buena Vista. A birds eye view of the battle, which took place on February 22- 23, 1847, between U.S. troops commanded by General Zachary Taylor and Mexican troops commanded by Santa Anna. The battle was fought just south of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.
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This Map. Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 22nd 1847. Description. Map shows area roads, military routes, and units of opposing Mexican and American armies. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given. Physical Description. 1 map : 23 x 17 cm. Creation Information. Owen, A. 1847. Context.
