The Mexican War and Its Warriors: Comprising a Complete History of All the Operations of the American Armies in Mexico: with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Most Distinguished Officers in the Regular Army and Volunteer ForceH. Mansfield, 1848 - 343 էջ |
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... strong squadron to the coasts of Mexico , and to concentrate an efficient military force on the western frontier of Texas . " Agreeably to instructions received from government , General Taylor concentrated his forces at Corpus Christi ...
... strong squadron to the coasts of Mexico , and to concentrate an efficient military force on the western frontier of Texas . " Agreeably to instructions received from government , General Taylor concentrated his forces at Corpus Christi ...
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... strong guards of foot and mounted men were established on the margin of the river , for the purpose of preventing all inter- course . The Mexican pickets extended above and below his camp for several miles , but were watched by strong ...
... strong guards of foot and mounted men were established on the margin of the river , for the purpose of preventing all inter- course . The Mexican pickets extended above and below his camp for several miles , but were watched by strong ...
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... strong guards of foot and mounted men are established on the margin of the river , and thus efficient means have been adopted on our part to prevent all intercourse . While opposite to us , While opposite to us , their pickets extend ...
... strong guards of foot and mounted men are established on the margin of the river , and thus efficient means have been adopted on our part to prevent all intercourse . While opposite to us , While opposite to us , their pickets extend ...
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... strong enough to raise the flagstaff to its proper place , he therefore coolly lashed it in its position , and gave the flag to the breeze . On this day Major Brown expired . At the time of his death every thing in the fort was ...
... strong enough to raise the flagstaff to its proper place , he therefore coolly lashed it in its position , and gave the flag to the breeze . On this day Major Brown expired . At the time of his death every thing in the fort was ...
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... strong demonstration of cavalry was now made by the enemy against this part of our line , and the column continued to advance under a severe fire from the eighteen - pounders . The battalion was instantly formed in square , and held ...
... strong demonstration of cavalry was now made by the enemy against this part of our line , and the column continued to advance under a severe fire from the eighteen - pounders . The battalion was instantly formed in square , and held ...
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