Winfield Scott13 September 1847
Overcomes the fortress of Chapultepec the last obstacle before Mexico City
United States of America · Warfare / Mexican-American War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Overcomes the fortress of Chapultepec the last obstacle before Mexico City
Scott's army captures Chapultepec, the last major obstacle before Mexico City
United States forces storm Chapultepec Castle outside Mexico City
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