Siege of Puebla (1847)

Siege of Puebla
Part of the Mexican–American War
Date13–14 September until 12 October 1847
Location
Result United States victory
Belligerents
 United States  Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Thomas Childs
Joseph Lane
Joaquín Rea
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Strength
500 (garrison)
3,000 (relief force)
4,000
Casualties and losses
78 ?
Justin H. Smith's The War with Mexico

Following the Battle of Chapultepec, Santa Anna withdrew his forces from Mexico City, leading a portion in an attempt to take Puebla and cut off Scott's supply route from Veracruz. The siege of Puebla began the same day Mexico City fell to Winfield Scott and lasted for 28 days[1]: 329  before a relief force fought its way into the city.

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