Invasion of Mexico
Mounts an invasion of Mexico from Tampico
Role range: 1846-1847
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Winfield Scott Biography and Timeline
Follow Winfield Scott through 14 dated historical records for United States of America.
Winfield Scott, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1846–1847Years on this page
1846
Invasion of Mexico
Scott prepares an invasion of Mexico from the Gulf coast after the northern campaign stalls
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1841-1848
1847
Landing at Veracruz
Scott lands an expeditionary army near Veracruz in a major amphibious operation
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1841-1848
Capture of Veracruz
Captures Veracruz
Role range: 1846-1847
Capture of Veracruz
Scott captures Veracruz and opens the route inland toward Mexico City
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1841-1848
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Defeats Santa Anna
Role range: 1846-1847
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Scott defeats Santa Anna at Cerro Gordo by using a flanking movement through difficult terrain
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1841-1848
Battle of Contreras
Scott's army defeats Mexican forces at Contreras during the approach to Mexico City
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1841-1848
Battle of Molino del Rey
Defeats Santa Anna
Role range: 1846-1847
Battle of Chapultepec
Overcomes the fortress of Chapultepec the last obstacle before Mexico City
Role range: 1846-1847
Battle of Chapultepec
Scott's army captures Chapultepec, the last major obstacle before Mexico City
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1841-1848
Capture of Mexico City
Scott's army enters Mexico City after the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1841-1848
Scott Approaches Mexico City From South
Scott maneuvered toward Mexico City after his inland advance through central Mexico.
Chapultepec Opens Road Into Capital
The capture of Chapultepec removed a major defensive obstacle to Scott's advance into the Mexican capital.
Records, sources and methodology
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