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Battle of Resaca de la Palma

Not to be confused with the Battle of Resaca in the American Civil War.
Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Part of the Mexican–American War

Charge of the American Dragoons at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma
DateMay 9, 1846
Location
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, near Brownsville, Texas, United States
Result

American victory

  • Retreat of Mexican Army to south of the Rio Grande
Belligerents
United States Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Zachary Taylor Mariano Arista
Strength
1,700[1][2] 4,000[2]
Casualties and losses
33 killed
89 wounded[1][2]		 154 killed
205 wounded
156 missing[1]

The Battle of Resaca de la Palma was one of the early engagements of the Mexican–American War, where the United States Army under General Zachary Taylor engaged the retreating forces of the Mexican Ejército del Norte ("Army of the North") under General Mariano Arista on May 9, 1846. The United States emerged victorious and forced the Mexicans out of Texas.

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