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Battle of Churubusco

Name: Battle of Churubusco
Start: 1847-08-20
End: 1847-08-20
Location: Churubusco

When: August 20, 1847
Where: Churubusco
Part of: Scott's campaign on Mexico City: Chalco–Xochimilco advance, Churubusco, and the fall of the capital

U.S. forces defeated Mexican troops at Churubusco on August 20, 1847, during Santa Anna's retreat from Contreras.

The battle took place on August 20, 1847. Most of the San Patricio battalion were killed, and about 100 were captured. Fighting halted for an armistice and peace negotiations following the engagement.

Sources

Battle of Churubusco Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
Mexican–American War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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