Battles & Campaigns · 1846
Battle of Monterrey
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
What happened
During the Mexican–American War, Taylor's army reached Monterrey in mid-September. One division moved around the west of the city while the main force pressed from the east, and fighting moved from house to house. On 24 September Ampudia agreed to give up the city.
Why it matters
Why it matters: The two sides agreed a two-month armistice, and the Mexican troops left with their personal weapons. The armistice was strongly criticised in Washington.
What came next
US forces occupied Monterrey until June 1848. Ampudia's army withdrew to San Luis Potosí.
Did you know?
During the fighting, María Josefa Zozaya went into the crossfire to care for wounded soldiers from both armies.
Timeline
- 9 May 1846Battle of Resaca de la Palma.
- 21 September 1846Fighting at Monterrey begins.
- 24 September 1846Ampudia agrees to surrender the city.
- 18 June 1848The US occupation of Monterrey ends.