14 September 1847 – U.S. Marines under General Scott captures Mexico City (Halls of Montezuma)
The Battle for Mexico City refers to the series of engagements from September 8 to September 15, 1847, in the general vicinity of Mexico City during the Mexican-American War. Included are major actions at the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec, culminating with the fall of Mexico City. The U.S. Army under Winfield Scott scored a major success that ended the war. – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_for_Mexico_City


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