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Mexican-American War 170th: Battle of Contreras (Padierna)
Thousands of years ago, the Xitle volcano exploded, spraying lava across the valley floor. That lava cooled to hard rocks with jagged edges in what came to be known as the Pedregal—translated to English as the Rocky Gardens. The Pedregal … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Arms & Armaments, Battles, Mexican War
Tagged Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Churubusco, Contreras, David Twiggs, Franklin Pierce, Gabriel Valencia, George McClellan, Gideon Pillow, John Magruder, Mexican War, Mexico City, P.G.T. Beauregard, Padierna, Pedregal, Robert E. Lee, San Agustin, San Antonio, Thomas J. Jackson, William Worth, Winfield Scott, Xitle volcano
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John Bell Hood Ambushed at Devil’s River, Part 1
Emerging Civil War welcomes back Frank Jastrzembski Confederate General John Bell Hood requires no introduction. He was one of the most controversial generals to serve on either side during the American Civil War. He made an exceptional division commander, but … Continue reading
Bivouacs of the Dead
When touring battlefields on my own or leading a group, I always try and stop by the cemeteries that are there – both to meet the men but also to reflect on the events. I try to do this whether … Continue reading
Posted in Antebellum South, Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Common Soldier, Lincoln, Memory, Mexican War, Monuments, Ties to the War
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Belgium, Bivouac of the Dead, Burma, cemeteries, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Gettysburg Address, In Flanders Fields, India, John McCrae, Kohima, Mexican War, Mexican-American War, National cemeteries, The Bivouac of the Dead, Theodore O'Hara, World War I, World War II
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Mexican-American War 170th: An Occupation, a Diplomat, and a Pause
Winfield Scott’s army had not been idle since its victory at the battle of Cerro Gordo. After defeating Santa Anna’s forces, Scott’s Americans continued pushing further into the Mexican countryside. While there were small skirmishes as irregular Mexican forces nipped … Continue reading
Posted in Mexican War
Tagged Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Cerro Gordo, James K. Polk, Mexican War, Nicholas Trist, Puebla, Vera Cruz, William Marcy, Winfield Scott
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Mexican-American War 170th: Siege of Vera Cruz
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
Mexican-American War 170th: Vera Cruz Landings
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
Year In Review: Mexican-American War 170th Series
This year in March 2016, the blog series “Mexican-American War 170th” started. It’s an on-going project highlighting important historical moments, leaders, battles, and common soldiers. Spearheaded by ECW author Ryan Quint, the series has brought a new perspective to the … Continue reading
Book Review: “War With Mexico! America’s Reporters Cover The Battlefront”
Looking for a unique, historical angle on the Mexican-American War? Ever wondered when American war journalism “began”? “War With Mexico! America’s Reporters Cover The Battlefront” by Tom Reilly, edited by Manley Witten is an excellent book to add to your … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Mexican War, Newspapers
Tagged Book Review, journalism, Mexican War, Newspapers, Reporters, Robert E. Lee
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Winfield Scott Reconsidered
On this day in 1841, precisely 175 years ago, Major General Winfield Scott became Commanding General of the U.S. Army. He held this post for 20 years and four months, longer than any other Commanding General or U.S. Army Chief … Continue reading
Posted in Antebellum South, Leadership--Federal, Lincoln, Mexican War, Personalities, Weapons, Western Theater
Tagged Anaconda Plan, Douglas MacArthur, George McClellan, George Patton, Lincoln, Mexican War, Mexican-American War, Nullification Crisis, South Carolina, Vicksburg Campaign, War of 1812, Wellington, West Point, Winfield Scott
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