James Knox Polk5 March 1846
Mexican artillery opens bombardment against the United States fort opposite Matamoros
United States of America · Warfare / Mexican-American War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Mexican artillery opens bombardment against the United States fort opposite Matamoros
Mexican forces begin the siege of Fort Texas near the Rio Grande
United States defenders hold Fort Texas while General Taylor marches to relieve the garrison
Brown commands Fort Texas during the Mexican bombardment before dying from wounds
Major Jacob Brown is mortally wounded during the Mexican bombardment of Fort Texas
Fort Texas is secured by United States forces and later renamed Fort Brown in honor of Major Jacob Brown
Mexican forces lift the siege after United States victory at Resaca de la Palma
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