Battle of Buena Vista

Battle of Buena Vista
Part of Mexican–American War
Battle of Buena Vista by Carl Nebel
Date February 22–23, 1847 Location Puerto de la Angostura, Coahuila Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
United States	Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Zachary Taylor John E. Wool Henry Clay Jr. †	Antonio López de Santa Anna Pedro de Ampudia Manuel María Lombardini (WIA)
Strength
4,594–4,750[1]: 211 [2]	15,142[1]: 211
Casualties and losses
267 killed 387 wounded 6 missing[1]: 217	591 killed 1,048 wounded 1,894 missing[1]: 211

The Battle of Buena Vista (February 22–23, 1847), known as the Battle of La Angostura in Mexico, and sometimes as Battle of Buena Vista/La Angostura, was a battle of the Mexican–American War. It was fought between U.S. forces, largely volunteers,^[3] under General Zachary Taylor, and the much larger Mexican Army under General Antonio López de Santa Anna. It took place near Buena Vista, a village in the state of Coahuila, about 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Saltillo, Mexico. La Angostura ("the narrow place") was the local name for the site. The outcome of the battle was ambiguous, with both sides claiming victory. Santa Anna's forces withdrew with war trophies of cannons and flags and left the field to the surprised U.S. forces, who had expected there to be another day of hard fighting.^{[citation needed]}