BATTLE // 8 May 1846
Palo Alto
Texas · 26.021, -97.480

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Significance
Opening battlefield of the war
Result
U.S. victory
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United States2,288medium
- Mexico3,709medium
Mexico fielded a 1.6 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Mexique102–129medium
Commanders (2)
Mexico
Mariano Aristageneral
United States
Zachary Taylormajor general
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