Zachary Taylors War (1845-1846)

Published: Jan. 18, 2023, 2 a.m.

In April 1846, the army of General Zachary Taylor, which President Polk had sent to the Rio Grande River, clashed with a Mexican force sent to drive the Americans away. Soon after, Taylor fought two brief battles (Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma)...