Introduction -- The American and Mexican militaries in the mid-nineteenth century -- Strategic setting -- Operations -- Buena Vista: the battle begins, 22 February 1847 -- Buena Vista: second day, ...
United States General Zachary Taylor was victorious over Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in the Battle of Buena Vista on Feb. 23, 1847. Named for a nearby hacienda, the Battle of Buena ...