Thornton Affair (1846 AD)

Thornton Affair (Side A vs Mexico) took place in 1846 AD during Mexican-American War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1846 AD
• Date: 1846-04-25
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Mexican-American War
• Side B: Mexico
• Commanders (A): Seth Thornton, William J. Hardee
• Commanders (B): Anastasio Torrejón
• Casualties: approx. 14 killed 6 wounded 1 fatally wounded 59 capturedUnknown
• Outcome: Mexican victory Start of the Mexican–American War
• Coordinates: 26.062°, -97.784°

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