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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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