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Mexican-American War 170th: Siege of Puebla

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Ryan Quint

Ever since Winfield Scott had left the city of Puebla in August, 1847, the American garrison  inside the city had tangled with Mexican guerrilla fighters. The Mexican irregulars attacked the cattle pens, and took pot shots at the American soldiers … Continue reading →

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Mexican-American War 170th: Fall of Mexico City

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Ryan Quint

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1847, General Winfield Scott finished putting on his nicest uniform and prepared for the moment he had waited for since the previous March and his landing at Vera Cruz. Earlier that … Continue reading →

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Mexican-American War 170th: The Storming of Chapultepec

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Ryan Quint

The American artillery roared. Mortars thumped, arcing shells over the castle’s walls. As a heavy cloud of smoke formed around the muzzles of the cannon and mortars, Winfield Scott kept a close eye on the shelling’s effect. Scott’s target was … Continue reading →

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