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Battle of Contreras

August 19–20, 1847 · Battle of Contreras

Result American victory

Scott's army routed Valencia's division south-west of Mexico City (position approximate).

On the map Contemporaries

United States

Mexico

United States

Mexico

Winfield Scott military commander

Gabriel Valencia military commander

Agustín Jerónimo de Iturbide y Huarte military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: 10,738
Casualties: c. 300

Strength: 4,500
Casualties: 1,513
Killed: c. 700
Wounded: 1,225
Guns: 22
Guns lost: 22

Units

Scott's army in Mexico

Santa Anna's army (1846–1847)

Also involved 2

Richard S. Ewell participant
Daniel Harvey Hill participant · United States