Battle of Monterey

For the 1842 incident at Monterey, see Capture of Monterey. For the battle in Mexico, see Battle of Monterrey.
Battle of Monterey
Part of Conquest of California
Mexican–American War

Officers of Commodore Sloat raise the U.S. flag over Monterey
DateJuly 7, 1846
Location
Monterey, California
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States Mexico
Commanders and leaders
John D. Sloat
Earl Van Dorn		 Mariano Silva
Strength
225 sailors and marines[1] unknown
Casualties and losses
None None

The Battle of Monterey, at Monterey, California, occurred on 7 July 1846, during the Mexican–American War. The United States captured the town unopposed.

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