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The Battle of Monterrey 1846 - Part 3

Dive into the intense urban warfare of the Mexican-American War with this detailed exploration of the Battle of Monterrey, fought from September 21 to 24, 1846. This video uncovers the fascinating interplay between military engineering, strategic maneuvers, and the order of battle that defined this crucial conflict.

Discover Monterrey's fortifications, including key defensive positions such as Fort Tenería, El Diablo, and the Bishop’s Palace, which turned the city into a formidable stronghold. Learn how the Mexican forces, led by General Pedro de Ampudia, utilized these defenses to confront the advancing U.S. Army.

Explore the order of battle, detailing the organization of both armies. From the U.S. forces under General Zachary Taylor to the Mexican brigades defending Monterrey, we break down the leadership and troop compositions on both sides.

Finally, we analyze the strategies and tactics employed in this urban battle:

The Mexican defensive approach, leveraging Monterrey’s geography and fortifications.
The U.S. offensive strategy, featuring intense street-by-street combat and the final encirclement of the city.

Through maps, visuals, and historical accounts, this video brings to life the chaos, heroism, and ingenuity that defined the Battle of Monterrey.

Links to previous episodes:

Battle of Monterrey Episode 2:    • BATTLE of MONTERREY: Part 2 - The advance ...  
Battle of Monterrey Episode 1:    • BATTLE of MONTERREY: A Pivotal Clash of th...  



*Timecodes:*
00:00 Intro
00:38 Background
02:15 Monterrey’s formidable defenses
11:12 U.S. Army order of battle
16:31 Mexican Army order of battle
19:01 Attack plan: Taylor’s strategy
20:21 Defense plan: Ampudia’s strategy

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