释义 |
- U.S. Army
- Mexican Army
- Sources
The following units and commanders fought in the Battle of Palo Alto on May 8, 1846 during the Mexican–American War. U.S. ArmyZachary TaylorUnit type |
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Infantry- 3rd U.S. Infantry
- 4th U.S. Infantry
- 5th U.S. Infantry
- 8th U.S. Infantry
- 2nd U.S. Artillery (battalion, serving as infantry)
| Mounted units | Artillery- Duncan’s Battery (four 6-pounders)
- Ringgold’s Battery (four 6-pounders)
- Heavy Battery (two 18-pounders)
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Mexican ArmyMariano AristaBrigade |
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Lancer Brigade (Torrejon - 700 men total)- 7th Line Cavalry
- 8th Line Cavalry
- Light Cavalry
- Presidial Irregular Company
- Ranchero Irregular Company
| Infantry- 2nd Light Infantry
- 1st Line Infantry
- 6th Line Infantry
- 10th Line Infantry
- Tampico Coastal Guard Battalion
- 14 small cannon (4, 6, and 8-pounders)
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Sources- suite101.com/article/the-battle-of-palo-alto-may-8-1846-a310891 Military Suite 101 site
1 : Mexican–American War orders of battle |