Battle of Cerro Gordo (1847 AD)

Battle of Cerro Gordo (Side A vs Mexico) took place in 1847 AD during Mexican-American War.

Battle facts

Year: 1847 AD
Date: 1847-04-18
Era: Modern
Conflict: Mexican-American War
Side B: Mexico
Commanders (A): Winfield Scott, David E. Twiggs, William S. Harney, James Shields
Commanders (B): Antonio López de Santa Anna, Ciriaco Vázquez, Angel Trias
Casualties: approx. 63 killed 368 wounded1,000+ killed 3,036 captured
Outcome: American victory
Coordinates: 19.530°, -96.910°