ORDER OF BATTLE // November 1, 1914
Battle of Veracruz
Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.
Forces engaged
2 sides catalogued · combined 2,500 estimated
États-Unis
2,300
Medium-confidence figure
Mexique
200
Medium-confidence figure
Battle context
The amphibious landing and subsequent siege of Veracruz secured a critical Mexican seaport for U.S. forces during the Mexican-American War. The port's surrender after twenty days opened an overland route that U.S. forces used to march on Mexico City, making Veracruz the operational gateway to the Mexican interior and a pivotal step toward the war's conclusion.
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