Capture of Santa Fe

Capture of Santa Fe
Part of the Mexican–American War

Doniphan's map[1]
DateAugust 15, 1846
Location
Result American victory
Belligerents
United States United States Mexico Mexico
Commanders and leaders
United States Stephen W. Kearny Mexico Manuel Armijo
Strength
1,700[2] unknown

The Capture of Santa Fe, also known as the Battle of Santa Fe or the Battle of Cañoncito, took place near Santa Fe, New Mexico, the capital of the Mexican Province of New Mexico, during the Mexican–American War on 8 August through 14 August 1846. No shots were fired during the capturing of Santa Fe.[2]

  1. ^ Hughes, J.T., 1847, Doniphan's Expedition, Cincinnati:U.P. James, p. 37
  2. ^ a b "The Battle of Santa Fe". Early American Wars: A Guide to Early American Units and Battles before 1865. MyCivilWar.com. 2005–2008. Retrieved 2009-01-14.

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