Battle of La Paz
Battle between the U.S. and Mexico as part of the Pacific Coast Camapaign / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of La Paz was an engagement of the Pacific Coast Campaign during the Mexican–American War. The belligerents were United States Army troops against Mexican militia, commanded by Mexican Army officers. The battle occurred on November 16 and 17, 1847.
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Battle of La Paz | |||||||
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Part of the Pacific Coast Campaign | |||||||
La Paz disposition of forces in 1847 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Henry S. Burton | Manuel Pineda Muñoz | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
115 infantry[1]: 27 | 200 militia[1]: 38 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1 killed[2]: 164 | 6 killed[2]: 163 |
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