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The Battle of Buena Vista (February 22–23, 1847), known as the Battle of La Angostura in Mexico, and sometimes as Battle of Buena Vista/La Angostura, was a battle of the Mexican–American War.
- February 22-23, 1847
- Puerto de la Angostura, Coahuila
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Oct 30, 2023 · The Battle of Buena Vista was important to the outcome of the Mexican-American War because Santa Anna’s decision to attack Taylor near Buena Vista left Mexican forces at Veracruz shorthanded. The American victory also strengthened U.S. control of Northern Mexico.
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On the morning of February 23, General Pedro de Ampudia attacked the U.S. left flank guarded by the second Indiana from Joseph Lane's Indiana Brigade. The volunteers were supported by a battery of artillery but were steadily driven back along with a second line of Illinoisvolunteers. Wool sent a messenger to General Lane to hold the line at all cos...
The Americans racked up nearly 750 casualties, including 267 killed. Mexican casualties are unknown, but are presumed to have been far higher since they had remained on the offensive throughout the battle. The Mexican Army did leave behind over 500 dead soldiers on the battlefield. The battle was the last major battle in northern Mexico. It was Tay...
Bauer, K. Jack. The Mexican War, 1846-1848. New York: MacMillan, 1974. Lincoln: Univerisity of Nebraska Press, 1992. ISBN 9780803261075Connor, Seymour V., and Odie B. Faulk. North America Divided; The Mexican War, 1846-1848. New York: Oxford University Press, 1971. ISBN 9780195014488Chidsey, Donald Barr. The War with Mexico. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1968.Nevin, David, and Time-Life Books. The Mexican War. Alexandria: Time-Life Books, 1978. ISBN 9780809423026Rancho Buena Vista, Coahuila Mexico. Buena Vista Ranch is located about 150 miles southwest of the Eagle Pass, TX/ Piedras Negras, Coahuila border. Transportation from Eagle Pass, TX to the ranch and back is included in the hunting fee (round-trip).
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The Battle of Buena Vista began on February 22 and by the second day it appeared that the superior Mexican force was on the verge of victory. However, at a critical juncture, a daring cavalry charge led by Colonel Jefferson Davis helped to turn the tide.
University of Texas at Arlington Library. This Map. Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 22nd 1847. Description. Map shows area roads, military routes, and units of opposing Mexican and American armies. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given. Physical Description. 1 map : 23 x 17 cm. Creation Information. Owen, A. 1847. Context.
