Military operation

Bombardment of Punta Sombrero

31 Oct 1847 · 23.00° N, 102.00° W

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When
31 Oct 1847
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
23.00° N, 102.00° W
Description
1847 American naval bombardment during the Mexican–American War

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Bombardment of Punta Sombrero

The Bombardment of Punta Sombrero was an American naval bombardment in response to a Mexican attack on a United States Navy warship during the Mexican–American War, on October 31, 1847.

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