September 8, 1847 · Valley of Mexico Theater
September 8, 1847
Based on faulty intelligence that cannon were being cast at Molino del Rey near Chapultepec, Worth's division attacked the stone buildings. The assault encountered far stronger resistance than expected — the Mexican defenders were well-positioned and fought stubbornly. American forces ultimately carried the position but suffered casualty rates that appalled Scott and raised questions about the necessity of the attack.
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