078 The Antebellum Period: The Mexico City Campaign, Part II

In this episode, we continue the narrative dealing with Winfield
Scott's campaign to capture Mexico City. In the previous episode,
we focused on  the capture of a base of operations at Vera
Cruz, on the Gulf Coast. After securing the city, Scott began his
advance through the highlands of eastern Mexico. General Santa
Anna chose a place called Cerro Gordo to stop the American
advance. Faced with a strong defensive position, in a bold
flanking march, Scott unhinged the position, making an assault on
Mexico City inevitable.


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