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Cerro Gordo (sā`rō gōr`thō), mountain pass, E Mexico, on the road between Veracruz and Xalapa, site of a decisive battle (Apr. 17–18, 1847) of the Mexican War. General Santa Anna, having established himself firmly at and behind the pass, attempted to halt the advance of Gen. Winfield Scott Scott, Winfield, 1786–1866, American general, b. near Petersburg, Va.
Military CareerHe briefly attended the College of William and Mary, studied law at Petersburg, and joined the military. ..... Click the link for more information. from Veracruz to Mexico City. Although the Mexicans thought their position impregnable, the Americans were able to rout the weak left flank and take the pass from the rear. Santa Anna was defeated, and Xalapa occupied. Capt. Robert E. Lee (who scouted out a route for the flanking movement) and Lt. U. S. Grant took part in the battle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On April 17-18, 1847, US forces under General Winfield Scott met Santa Anna's army near the small town of Cerro Gordo nearly a month after President James K. Lynn Clarkson, president of Clarkson Grain in Cerro Gordo, Ill. Bement, Illinois Cerro Gordo, Illinois Cerro Gordo Savings & Loan, s. |
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