May 9, 1846 · Northern Mexico Theater
May 9, 1846
Fought the day after Palo Alto in dense chaparral that negated Mexican numerical advantages and neutralized artillery. American forces pushed aggressively through the brush, captured Mexican artillery, and broke the enemy line. Captain Charles May's dragoon charge captured Mexican General Vega. The routed Mexican army fled toward and across the Rio Grande, suffering heavy losses in the crossing.
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