Winfield Scott20 August 1847
Scott's army defeats Mexican forces at Contreras during the approach to Mexico City
United States of America · Warfare / Mexican-American War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Scott's army defeats Mexican forces at Contreras during the approach to Mexico City
United States forces defeat Mexican forces near Mexico City
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