Battle of Monterey 1846
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 July 1846 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1846 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mexican-American War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 36.6064, -121.8997 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Monterey refers to the United States' unopposed capture of present-day Monterey, California from Mexico on 7 July 1846, during the Mexican–American War (1846–1848). Until then, the town was part of Mexico's subdivision named the Department of the Californias.
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