USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of La Mesa was the final battle of the California Campaign during the Mexican–American War, occurring on January 9, 1847, in present-day Vernon, California, the day after the Battle of Rio San Gabriel. The battle was a victory for the United States Army under Commodore Robert F.

Detailed explanation-3: -the strategically located Chapultepec Castle just outside Mexico City. The battle was fought on 12-13 September 1847 during the Mexican–American War. The entire campaign involved about 400 Marines and 7, 000 Army personnel. The assault on the castle included 40 Marines, with over 90% casualties.

Detailed explanation-4: -The battle of Chapultepec ended in a bloody hand-to-hand combat inside the castle. Sadly, the majority of the Mexican men deserted and fled from the massacre, jumped over the walls and disappeared. But the cadets, and General Nicolas Bravo, fought until the end.