Thornton Affair (1846)

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

Battle facts

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

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Thornton Affair · Wikidata entry