Battle of Cerro Gordo

Battle of Cerro Gordo

The Battle of Cerro Gordo, or Battle of Sierra Gordo, was an engagement in the Mexican–American War on April 18, 1847. The battle saw Winfield Scott's United States troops outflank Antonio López de Santa Anna's larger Mexican army, driving it from a strong defensive position.

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Joseph E. Johnston

Joseph E. Johnston

Former United States Representative

John G. Foster

John G. Foster

Military officer

Thomas L. Harris

Thomas L. Harris

U.S. representative

Gustavus Woodson Smith

Gustavus Woodson Smith

Officer

Gideon Johnson Pillow

Gideon Johnson Pillow

American lawyer

Truman Seymour

Truman Seymour

Soldier

Roger Hanson

Roger Hanson


Thomas William Sweeny

Thomas William Sweeny

American general

Adolphus Heiman

Adolphus Heiman

American architect

Robert Patterson

Robert Patterson