Mexican American War. Siege and bombardment
Mexican American War. Siege and bombardment of Vera Cruz and the Castle of San Juan de Ulloa (right), by the US Navy, in March 1847. Below the image, are the names of the gunboat and their commanders. The mosquito boat squadrons Commander, Josiah Tattnall, was on the side-wheel steamer, USS Spitfire
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13125465
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45374660
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3000px x 2045px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
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