25 April 1846Thornton AffairMariano Arista
Arista's forces engage American troops in the clash that helps trigger formal war
Historical records for Mexico in 1846, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Arista's forces engage American troops in the clash that helps trigger formal war
Arista is defeated by Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto
Arista's army is defeated and retreats after the Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Paredes presides over Mexico as war with the United States begins
Castro resists American occupation during the opening stage of the California campaign
Armijo withdraws before Kearny enters Santa Fe
Ampudia surrenders Monterrey after hard urban fighting against Taylor's army
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