In the Battle of Monterrey (September 21–24, 1846) during the Mexican-American War, General Pedro de Ampudia and the Mexican Army of the North was defeated by U.S. forces under the command of Zachary Taylor.
After several defeats and near misses, the Mexican Army of the North, about 2,638 men (1st, 4th & 10th Line, two companies of the 6th & 2d Light Regiments, Mexico & Morelia Activos, 7th, 8th & Light Cavalry Regiments, and 13 pieces of artille...
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In the Battle of Monterrey (September 21–24, 1846) during the Mexican-American War, General Pedro de Ampudia and the Mexican Army of the North was defeated by U.S. forces under the command of Zachary Taylor.
After several defeats and near misses, the Mexican Army of the North, about 2,638 men (1st, 4th & 10th Line, two companies of the 6th & 2d Light Regiments, Mexico & Morelia Activos, 7th, 8th & Light Cavalry Regiments, and 13 pieces of artillery) attempted to retreat south and refit before engaging United States forces under General Zachary Taylor. Near the old fortress town of Monterrey, General Pedro de Ampudia received orders from Antonio López de Santa Anna to retreat further to the city of Saltillo, where Ampudia was to establish a defensive line. But Ampudia, who was hungry for victory and conscious that his men were nearing mutiny through constantly being forced to retreat, refused the order and chose instead to make a stand at Monterrey.
Joining Ampudia at this engagement...
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