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Battle of Palo Alto

When
May 8, 1846
Where
Disputed ground near Brownsville
Part of
Outbreak of the Mexican–American War over the disputed Texas border

Taylor defeated Mexican forces in the first major battle of the war.

The Battle of Palo Alto was fought on May 8, 1846, on disputed ground five miles from Brownsville, Texas. General Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican troops commanded by General Mariano Arista. This was the first major battle of the Mexican–American War. Taylor had established Fort Polk as a supply base prior to the engagement.

Sources

  1. Battle of Palo Alto Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Zachary Taylor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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