Action of Atlixco

Action of Atlixco
Part of the Mexican-American War
DateOctober 19, 1847
LocationAtlixco, Puebla
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States  Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Joseph Lane Joaquín Rea
Strength
1500 infantry, 5 guns, squadron of 3rd Dragoons Unknown
Casualties and losses
1 killed
2 wounded		 219 killed
300 wounded

The Action of Atlixco, also known as the "Atlixco Affair", on October 19, 1847, was a U.S. victory late in the Mexican-American War by an American force under General Joseph Lane that defeated the Light Corps of the Mexican Army under General Joaquín Rea and captured their base at Atlixco a week after Lane had driven Rea from his lines and relieved the Siege of Puebla.[1][2]

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References

  1. ↑ Justin Harvey Smith, The War with Mexico, Vol. 2, The Macmillan Company, New York, 1919, pp.178-179, 426-427 note 17.
  2. ↑ Albert G. Brackett, General Lane's brigade in central Mexico, H. W. Derby & Co., Cincinnati, New York, 1854 pp. 146-154

Coordinates: 18°54′10″N 98°26′15″W / 18.90278°N 98.43750°W / 18.90278; -98.43750

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