Battle of Huamantla | |||||||
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Part of the Mexican–American War | |||||||
The death of Capt. Walker | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Joseph Lane | Antonio López de Santa Anna | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2,700[1]: 330 | 2,000[1]: 331 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
13 killed 22 wounded[1]: 331 10 missing. | ? |
The Battle of Huamantla was a U.S. victory late in the Mexican–American War that forced the Mexican Army to lift the siege of Puebla.[1]: 331