Battle of Contreras
1847 battle during the Mexican–American War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Contreras, also known as the Battle of Padierna, took place on 19–20 August 1847, in one of the final encounters of the Mexican–American War, as invading U.S. forces under Winfield Scott approached the Mexican capital. American forces surprised and then routed the Mexican forces of General Gabriel Valencia, who had disobeyed General Antonio López de Santa Anna's orders for his forces' placement. Although the battle was an overwhelming victory for U.S. forces, there are few depictions of it in contemporary popular prints.[5] The armies re-engaged the next day in the Battle of Churubusco.
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Battle of Contreras | |||||||
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Part of the Mexican–American War | |||||||
"The Battle of Contreras" by Carl Nebel. Oil on canvas, 1851. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Winfield Scott | Gabriel Valencia | ||||||
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10,738[1]: 274 | 7,000[1]: 291 | ||||||
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986 dead and 38 wounded[2] |
Killed and wounded unknown.[3] 843 captured[1]: 295 |
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