ORDER OF BATTLE // Mar 1847
Veracruz
Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.
Forces engaged
2 sides catalogued · combined 11,960 estimated
United States
8,600
Medium-confidence figure
Mexico
3,360
Medium-confidence figure
Battle context
Amphibious lodgment enabled inland drive
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