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Mexican-American War 170th: Siege of Vera Cruz

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Ryan Quint

Morning of March 29, 1847 came and brought two long parallel lines of American troops. The soldiers, begrimed and dirty from the exertions of the past 20 days, formed a gauntlet that their defeated foe would march through. The rows … Continue reading →

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Mexican-American War 170th: Vera Cruz Landings

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Ryan Quint

Cannon pointed out of their gun ports, aimed at the walled city in the distance. With commands to fire, the naval ordnance roared to life and the guns recoiled, pulling their holding ropes taught. Dirty white smoke fluttered across the … Continue reading →

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