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Mexico City Campaign | |||||||
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Part of the Mexican–American War | |||||||
The American assault on Chapultepec Castle. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Republic of Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Winfield Scott | Antonio López de Santa Anna | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
20,000 | 13,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1,651 killed or wounded[1] |
2,323 killed or wounded 3,000 captured [1] |
The Battle for Mexico City refers to the series of engagements from September 8 to September 15, 1847, in the general vicinity of Mexico City during the Mexican–American War. Included are major actions at the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec, culminating with the fall of Mexico City. The U.S. Army under Winfield Scott won a major victory that ended the war.