Siege of Veracruz

Siege of Veracruz

The Battle of Veracruz was a 20-day siege of the key Mexican beachhead seaport of Veracruz, during the Mexican–American War. Lasting from March 9–29, 1847, it began with the first large-scale amphibious assault conducted by United States military forces, and ended with the surrender and occupation of the city.

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John G. Foster

John G. Foster

Military officer

James Morrison Hawes

James Morrison Hawes

Military personnel

John B. Grayson

John B. Grayson

Officer

John Ancrum Winslow

John Ancrum Winslow

Officer

Robert Patterson

Robert Patterson


Roswell S. Ripley

Roswell S. Ripley

Officer