✦ History

Part of Mexican-American War

Battle of Churubusco

August 20, 1847 · Battle of Churubusco

Result American victory

The Americans stormed the convent of Churubusco, where the Saint Patrick's Battalion was captured.

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United States

Mexico

United States
Mexico
Winfield Scott military commander
Antonio López de Santa Anna military commander Pedro María de Anaya military commander

Strength and losses

Strength
8,497
Killed
139
Wounded
865
Missing
40
Strength
3,800
Casualties
3,124
Killed
263
Wounded
460
Captured
1,261
Missing
20

Units

Scott's army in Mexico
Santa Anna's army (1846–1847) Saint Patrick's Battalion

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