Battle of Churubusco

When

20 Aug 1847

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

19.36° N, 99.15° W

Description

1847 battle of the Mexican–American War

Battle of the Mexican–American War

The Battle of Churubusco took place on August 20, 1847, while Santa Anna's army was in retreat from the Battle of Contreras during the Mexican–American War. It was the battle where the San Patricio Battalion, made up largely of US deserters, made their last stand against U.S. forces. The U.S. Army was victorious, outnumbering more than six-to-one the defending Mexican troops. After the battle, the U.S.

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• Mexican-American25 Apr 1846 · Interstate war · Deaths 19,283