Battle for Mexico City

This article is about the battle during the Mexican–American War. For the video release by Rage Against the Machine, see The Battle of Mexico City. For the Spanish conquest of Mexico City in 1521, see Fall of Tenochtitlan. For other uses, see Battle of Mexico City (disambiguation).
Mexico City Campaign
Part of the Mexican–American War

The American assault on Chapultepec Castle.
DateSeptember 8–15, 1847
Location
Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico
Result

American victory

  • American occupation of Mexico City
Belligerents
United States Republic of Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Winfield Scott Antonio López de Santa Anna
Strength
20,000 13,000
Casualties and losses
1,651 killed or wounded[1] 2,323 killed or wounded
3,000 captured [1]

The Battle for Mexico City refers to the series of engagements from September 8 to September 15, 1847, in the general vicinity of Mexico City during the Mexican–American War. Included are major actions at the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec, culminating with the fall of Mexico City. The U.S. Army under Winfield Scott won a major victory that ended the war.

  1. ^ a b Battle of Mexico City Mexican-American War