Battle of Sacramento (Mexico) 1847
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 28 February 1847 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1847 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Mexico | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mexican-American War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 28.8717, -106.1864 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Sacramento, or the battle of the Sacramento River, took place on February 28, 1847, during the Mexican–American War. About fifteen miles (24 km) north of Chihuahua, Mexico, at the crossing of the Sacramento River, American forces numbering less than 1,000 defeated the superior Mexican army.
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