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Mexican-American War 170th: Battle of Cerro Gordo

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

Vera Cruz had fallen, and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna had to act. Serving as both Mexico’s president and the commanding general of its armies, Santa Anna prepared to move against the American forces beginning to make their way inland. … Continue reading →

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