Scott's campaign on Mexico City: Chalco–Xochimilco advance, Churubusco, and the fall of the capital (1847)

U.S. forces under Major General Winfield Scott advanced through the Valley of Mexico in August 1847, defeating Mexican troops at Churubusco on August 20. After a failed armistice, Scott's army captured Mexico City in September, marking the end of organized resistance.

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Background and detail

Background. Following the outbreak of war in 1846, Scott led a campaign against the Mexican capital. His force arrived in the Valley of Mexico in August 1847, facing an army of approximately 25,000 men formed by Santa Anna. The conflict involved engagements in the general vicinity of Mexico City during the U.S. intervention.

Advance to Churubusco. U.S. troops advanced along the aqueduct around Lakes Chalco and Xochimilco. The Battle of Churubusco occurred on August 20, 1847, as Santa Anna's army retreated from the Battle of Contreras. U.S. forces defeated the Mexican defenders, leading to a halt in fighting for an armistice and peace negotiations.

Fall of the Capital. Peace negotiations broke down on September 6, 1847. The Battle for Mexico City involved engagements from 8 to 15 September. Scott's army captured the capital in September 1847, marking the end of organized Mexican resistance. Santa Anna left office on September 15, leaving power to Manuel de la Peña y Peña.

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