Battle of Lake Okeechobee
Commands United States troops in a major battle against Seminole resistance.
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Zachary Taylor Biography and Timeline
Follow Zachary Taylor through 17 dated historical records for United States of America.
Zachary Taylor, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
17Distinct records
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1837–1847Years on this page
1837
Seminole War Engagement
Claims victory despite heavy losses during difficult fighting near Lake Okeechobee.
1846
Rio Grande Campaign
Taylor's army is drawn into war after fighting breaks out north of the Rio Grande
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Battle of Palo Alto
Defeats Mexican forces
Role range: 1846-1847
Battle of Palo Alto
Taylor defeats Mexican forces at Palo Alto in the first major battle of the war
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Defeats Mexican forces
Role range: 1846-1847
Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Taylor defeats Arista at Resaca de la Palma and secures the lower Rio Grande
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Relief of Fort Texas
Taylor relieves Fort Texas after victories at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Battle of Monterrey
Taylor begins the assault on Monterrey during the northern Mexico campaign
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Capture of Saltillo
Captures Saltillo
Role range: 1846-1847
Capture of Saltillo
Taylor occupies Saltillo as American forces extend control in northern Mexico
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Texas Campaign
Occupies disputed territory near the Rio Grande as the crisis with Mexico becomes war
Role range: 1846-1847
Taylor Establishes Fort Texas
Taylor's soldiers erected Fort Texas opposite Matamoros to secure the United States army's disputed frontier position.
Taylor Establishes Northern Mexican Garrison
Taylor's army advanced to Saltillo after taking Monterrey and established a foothold farther into northern Mexico.
1847
Battle of Buena Vista
Defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista
Role range: 1846-1847
Battle of Buena Vista
Taylor defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista and holds northern Mexico
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Taylor Holds Buena Vista Position
Taylor's outnumbered army resisted Santa Anna's attack at Buena Vista and forced a Mexican withdrawal.
Records, sources and methodology
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