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Mexican-American War

Battle of El Paso del Norte

1846
New Mexico
Era
Mexican-American War
Year
1846
Location
New Mexico
Status
Historical record
The Battle

History & Significance

Battle of El Paso del Norte was a Mexican-American War engagement fought in New Mexico, 1846. It was a United States victory.

In December 1846, Colonel Alexander Doniphan's Missouri volunteers captured El Paso del Norte during the Mexican-American War, securing the strategic El Paso area for the United States. This victory was part of Doniphan's remarkable campaign from Missouri to Chihuahua and represented a significant advance into northern Mexico with minimal resistance.

Result
United States victory
Outcome
Doniphan captured El Paso del Norte area

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

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When did Battle of El Paso del Norte take place?
Battle of El Paso del Norte took place in 1846.
Where was Battle of El Paso del Norte fought?
Battle of El Paso del Norte was fought in New Mexico, United States.
What was the significance of Battle of El Paso del Norte?
In December 1846, Colonel Alexander Doniphan's Missouri volunteers captured El Paso del Norte during the Mexican-American War, securing the strategic El Paso area for the United States. This victory was part of Doniphan's remarkable campaign from Missouri to Chihuahua and represented a significant a
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International Boundary Marker No. 1, U.S. and Mexico
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