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  • Battle of the Sacramento River
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  • The Battle of the Sacramento River took place on February 28, 1847 during the Mexican–American War. About twenty-five miles north of Chihuahua, Mexico at the river Sacramento, American forces numbering less than 1,000 men defeated a superior Mexican army which led to the occupation of Chihuahua.
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Strength
  • 940
  • 4120
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Partof
  • the Mexican–American War
Date
  • 1847-02-28
Commander
Caption
  • "Battle of the Sacramento" by F. Bastin
Casualties
  • 2
  • 11
  • 16
  • ~300 killed
  • ~300 wounded
  • ~40 captured
Result
  • Decisive United States victory.
Place
  • Sacramento River Pass, about fifteen miles north of Chihuahua, Mexico
Conflict
  • Battle of the Sacramento River
abstract
  • The Battle of the Sacramento River took place on February 28, 1847 during the Mexican–American War. About twenty-five miles north of Chihuahua, Mexico at the river Sacramento, American forces numbering less than 1,000 men defeated a superior Mexican army which led to the occupation of Chihuahua.