Battle of Resaca de la Palma 1846
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 May 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 | Mexico, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 25.9374, -97.4862 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Resaca de la Palma was one of the early engagements of the Mexican–American War, where the United States Army under General Zachary Taylor engaged the retreating forces of the Mexican Ejército del Norte ("Army of the North") under General Mariano Arista on May 9, 1846. The United States emerged victorious and forced the Mexicans out of Texas.
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