- NARA - … Keywords Mexican-American War, battle, Chapultepec, American victory. Blowing up the Foundry by the Victorious American Army under General Worth. Battle of Molino del Rey; Part of the Mexican-American War: A painting of the battle. The Battle of El Molino del Rey was fought during the Mexican-American War in the city of Chapultepec in 1847. Title Battle of Molino del Rey Created / Published c1848 Feb. 22. Result: United States victory: Belligerents Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-62219 (b&w film copy neg.)


Battle of Molino del Rey, Fought September 8th 1847. Title: Battle of Molino del Rey Date Created/Published: c1848 Feb. 22. Date: September 8, 1847: Location: Mexico City, D.F.

The Battle of Molino del Rey (8 September 1847) was a major battle of the Mexican-American War that occurred when the 4,000-strong Mexican army of General Antonio Leon attempted to delay the advance of the 9,800-strong American army of Winfield Scott as it advanced on Mexico City. Benson John Lossing, ed. Battle of Molino del Rey Home » Mexican-American War » Battle of Molino del Rey This week we see Winfield Scott as he approaches Mexico City and gets sidetracked by Molino del Rey, a bloody engagement with little strategic value The Battle of Molino del Rey After talks stalled and the armistice was broken, Scott decided to hit Mexico City from the west and take the Belén and San Cosme gates into the city. Source. Medium: 1 print. Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (vol. 3) (New York, NY: Harper and Brothers, 1912) LC-DIG-pga-05205 (digital file from original item) Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication. Copy of lithograph by James Baillie, 1848. Notes Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online. Galleries Mexico: Historic Events. Call Number: PGA - Baillie--Battle of Molino (A size) [P&P]
These gates were protected by two strategic points: a fortified old mill named Molino del Rey and the fortress of Chapultepec , which was also Mexico's military academy.