Jefferson Davis23 February 1847
Davis and the Mississippi Rifles help stabilize the American line at Buena Vista
United States of America · Warfare / Mexican-American War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Davis and the Mississippi Rifles help stabilize the American line at Buena Vista
Defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista
Taylor defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista and holds northern Mexico
The riflemen & Indiana volunteers under Davis turn the course of battle into victory for the Americans by a bold charge under heavy fire against Mexican forces
United States forces under Zachary Taylor fight Mexican forces under Santa Anna
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