Battle of Molino del Rey

Battle of Molino del Rey
Part of the Mexican–American War

A painting of the battle
Date8 September 1847
Location
Result United States victory
Belligerents
 United States  Mexico
Commanders and leaders
United States Winfield Scott
United States William J. Worth
Mexico Antonio León 
Mexico Francisco Pérez
Mexico Lucas Balderas 
Strength
9,800 4,000
Casualties and losses
116 killed
671 wounded
18 missing[1]: 310 
269 killed
500 wounded.
685 captured[1]: 311 

The Battle of Molino del Rey (8 September 1847) was one of the bloodiest engagements of the Mexican–American War as part of the Battle for Mexico City. It was fought in September 1847 between Mexican forces under General Antonio León against an American force under Major General Winfield Scott at El Molino del Rey on the fringes of Mexico City. The Americans made little progress in this battle, but the Mexican forces were unable to hold them back long enough to prevent the capture of Mexico City one week later. Ulysses S. Grant served as a captain during this battle.[2]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Bauer was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "The Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant, Chapter 11 - Battle of Molino del Rey".