Siege of La Paz 1847
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 27 November 1847 – 8 December 1847 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1847 | Wikidata P580 (start 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 |
| Coordinates | 24.1422, -110.3108 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of La Paz was a Mexican siege of their city of La Paz in Baja California Sur. Mexican militia forces attempted to destroy the United States Army garrison, occupying the peninsular town. The siege occurred over twelve days in November and December 1847, at the end of the Mexican–American War.
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