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Battles Of The Mexican-american WarThe following are known Battles of the Mexican-American War. This list includes all major engagements and most reported skirmishes. The list includes all battles and skirmishes taking place during the Mexican-American War; this includes two major engagements, the Battle of Palo Alto, and the Battle of Resaca de la Palma, which took place prior to the official start of hostilities between the two powers. Battles of the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848 Key: (A) – American Victory; (M) – Mexican Victory; (I) – Inconclusive. Important Note: It is a common misconception to confuse "Monterrey, Nuevo Len" with "Monterey, California". These are, in fact, two very different battles. 1846 1847 - March
- 9th-29th: Battle of Veracruz – Beginning with Marine landings, U.S. forces besiege and gradually encircle Mexican Marines and Coast Guard in vicious twenty-day siege (A)
- September – Throughout the month, reports of guerrilla attacks on U.S. army hospitals, supply columns, and camps reach epidemic proportions
1848 - January-August
- Mexican Guerrillas harass U.S. Army of Occupation. Formal fighting, however, has ceased by the end of January.
References Bauer, K. Jack, "The Mexican-American War 1846-48"
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