USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -At the time of the U.S. invasion, it was defended by Mexican troops under the command of Nicolás Bravo and General José Mariano Monterde, including cadets from the academy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The fortified castle of Chapultepec sat on a rocky hill overlooking causeways leading to Mexico City’s two western gates. It was the last obstacle that U.S. Major General Winfield Scott had to secure before attacking the city, defended by the 15, 000-man army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the entrance of Chapultepec Park is an imposing monument that honors 6 Mexican teenage military cadets who died defending Mexico when the US army laid siege to the Chapultepec castle in Mexico City. The Niños Héroes Memorial is made of Carrara marble.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mexican General Santa Anna retreated before the onslaught, but the youths, aged 13 to 20, chose to defend the castle. Legend has it one of them, Juan Escutia, wrapped himself in a Mexican flag and leaped to his death rather than surrender. The event is commemorated each year on Día de los Niños Héroes, 13 September.