The Battle Of Monterrey - Part 1

Battle of Monterrey: In this episode, we delve into the dramatic advance of the American Army of Occupation as it marches from Matamoros to Monterrey during the scorching summer of 1846. We'll unravel the chaos and turmoil gripping Mexico, setting the stage for the unexpected return of the formidable General Santa Anna. Join us as we explore these pivotal moments, rife with tension, strategy, and the clash of titanic forces that shaped the course of the Mexican-American War.

In the Battle of Monterrey (September 21–24, 1846) during the Mexican–American War, General Pedro de Ampudia and the Mexican Army of the North was defeated by the Army of Occupation, a force of United States Regulars, Volunteers, and Texas Rangers under the command of General Zachary Taylor.

The hard-fought urban combat led to heavy casualties on both sides. The battle ended with both sides negotiating a two-month armistice and the Mexican forces being allowed to make an orderly evacuation in return for the surrender of the city.

Sources:
Dishman, Christopher D. A Perfect Gibraltar: The Battle for Monterrey, Mexico, 1846 (Campaigns and Commanders Series Book 26) University of Oklahoma Press. Kindle Edition.

Two Armies on the Rio Grande - Douglas A. Murphy Kindle Edition

Gateway South: The Campaign for Monterrey - Stephen A. Carney.

https://libraries.uta.edu/usmexicowar/node/4844

So Far from God: The U.S. War With Mexico, 1846-1848 - Eisenhower, John S.D.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Monterrey

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