Mexican American War. Battle of Cerro Gordo
Mexican American War. Battle of Cerro Gordo, April 12-18, 1847. After losing the battle, Mexican General Santa Anna was caught off guard by the Fourth Regiment of the Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and escaped on a mule, leaving his carriage and artificial leg behind. It was captured by US forces and is still on display at the Illinois State Military Museum, Springfield, Illinois
Picture No
13125477
Media ID
45374697
Size
3000px x 2122px
(1.9MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
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