Battle of Monterrey

Battle of Monterrey
Part of Mexican–American War

US troops marching on Monterrey during the Mexican–American War, lithograph by Carl Nebel
DateSeptember 21–24, 1846
Location
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States Mexico Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Zachary Taylor Pedro de Ampudia
Jose Garcia-Conde
Francisco Mejia
Strength
6,220[1]: 100  7,303[1]: 100 
Casualties and losses
120 killed
368 wounded
43 missing[1]: 100 
367 killed & wounded[1]: 100 

In the Battle of Monterrey (September 21–24, 1846) during the Mexican–American War, General Pedro de Ampudia and the Mexican Army of the North was defeated by the Army of Occupation, a force of United States Regulars, Volunteers, and Texas Rangers under the command of General Zachary Taylor.

The hard-fought urban combat led to heavy casualties on both sides. The battle ended with both sides negotiating a two-month armistice and the Mexican forces being allowed to make an orderly evacuation in return for the surrender of the city.

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