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Today in History: U.S. Army Repulses Larger Mexican Force at Buena Vista

2/23/2026

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On February 23, 1847, during the Mexican-American War, U.S. forces under General Zachary Taylor faced a larger Mexican army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna at the Battle of Buena Vista, near Saltillo. The U.S. Army successfully repelled the Mexican assault using artillery, leading to an ambiguous outcome with both sides claiming victory.

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On February 23, 1847, during the Mexican-American War, U.S. forces under General Zachary Taylor faced a larger Mexican army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna at the Battle of Buena Vista, near Saltillo. The U.S. Army successfully repelled the Mexican assault using artillery, leading to an ambiguous outcome with both sides claiming victory.