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Attack on US Supply Train - National Highway Ambush

1847
Mexico
Era
Mexican-American War
Year
1847
Location
Mexico
Status
Historical record
The Battle

History & Significance

Attack on US Supply Train - National Highway Ambush was a Mexican-American War engagement fought in Mexico, 1847. It was a Mexico victory.

Mexican guerrillas conducted a successful ambush of American supply wagons on the National Highway between Veracruz and Jalapa in 1847, killing escort troops and destroying supplies. This action exemplified the irregular warfare campaign that plagued American supply lines and reinforcement operations during the occupation phase of the war.

Result
Mexico victory
Outcome
Guerrilla ambush destroyed or captured US supply wagons between Veracruz and Jalapa; regular escort troops killed

Approximate location. The nearest recorded settlement is shown; the exact site is unrecorded.

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Mexican guerrillas conducted a successful ambush of American supply wagons on the National Highway between Veracruz and Jalapa in 1847, killing escort troops and destroying supplies. This action exemplified the irregular warfare campaign that plagued American supply lines and reinforcement operation
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