Mexican American War - The Battle of Monterrey

The Battle of Monterrey (September 21–23, 1846) was one of the fiercest urban fights of the Mexican-American War, as General Zachary Taylor’s outnumbered U.S. Army clashed with General Pedro de Ampudia’s well-fortified Mexican defenders in the streets, plazas, and stone houses of Monterrey. Over three brutal days—marked by rooftop sharpshooters, block-to-block assaults, Worth’s flanking march through the western heights, and relentless close-quarters combat—the city slowly fell into American hands. This video breaks down the commanders, strategy, terrain, day-by-day movements, and the final negotiated armistice that shocked Washington, revealing why Monterrey became one of the war’s most complex and hard-fought engagements.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:01 - The Occupation of Matamoros
2:24 - General Arista Replaced
3:25 - Wool Enters Mexico
4:00 - Paredes Overthrown
4:40 - Taylor Marches on Monterrey
5:35 - Santa Anna Arrives
6:46 - Mexican Fortifications
8:20 - Taylor's Battle Plan
9:56 - Worth Attacks West
11:23 - Garland's Assault
13:42 - The Capture of La Teneria
15:48 - Butler's Assault
17:09 - Assault on Fort Diablo
19:34 - Worth Takes The Saltillo Road
21:51 - The Capture of Federacion Hill
23:32 - The Capture of Independence Hill
26:18 - The Assault on Monterrey
30:30 - Ampudia Surrenders
31:48 - Polk's Outrage

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