USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Niños Héroes (Boy Heroes, or Heroic Cadets) were six Mexican military cadets who were killed in the defence of Mexico City during the Battle of Chapultepec, one of the last major battles of the Mexican–American War, on 13 September 1847.

Detailed explanation-2: -September 13 “Boy Heroes” (or Cadet Heroes); this day commemorates the events which took place at the Battle of Chapultepec, in modern-day Mexico City. The battle, which took place during the Mexican American war in 1847, gave victory to US troops over Mexican forces defending Chapultepec Castle.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Niños Héroes are commemorated by a national holiday on September 13. Chapultepec Castle was defended by Mexican troops under the command of Nicolás Bravo, including cadets from the military academy. The number of cadets present has been variously given, from 47 to a few hundred.

Detailed explanation-4: -Battle of Chapultepec, (12–14 September 1847), an engagement of the Mexican-American War. The fortified castle of Chapultepec sat on a rocky hill overlooking causeways leading to Mexico City’s two western gates.