Zachary Taylor Biography

Commands United States troops in a major battle against Seminole resistance.

Claims victory despite heavy losses during difficult fighting near Lake Okeechobee.

Occupies disputed territory near the Rio Grande as the crisis with Mexico becomes war

Taylor's army is drawn into war after fighting breaks out north of the Rio Grande

Defeats Mexican forces

Taylor defeats Mexican forces at Palo Alto in the first major battle of the war

Defeats Mexican forces

Taylor defeats Arista at Resaca de la Palma and secures the lower Rio Grande

Taylor relieves Fort Texas after victories at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma

Taylor begins the assault on Monterrey during the northern Mexico campaign

Captures Saltillo

Taylor occupies Saltillo as American forces extend control in northern Mexico

Defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista

Taylor defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista and holds northern Mexico