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Storming of Monterey, 1849. Creator: Unknown
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Storming of Monterey, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Storming of Monterey, 1849. Scene from the Battle of Monterrey during the Mexican-American War. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co. Philadelphia, 1849]
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This photograph, titled 'Storming of Monterey' from the Battle of Monterrey during the Mexican-American War, is an intriguing glimpse into the past. The scene captures the raw intensity and chaos of warfare as American cavalrymen charge towards the Mexican forces, brandishing their guns and waving their flags. Horses and riders are seen in a state of frenzy, their eyes fixed on the enemy lines as they advance. The print, created in 1849 by an unknown artist, is part of John Frost's 'Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War'. The location of the battle was Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, and the event took place during the nineteenth century. The image is filled with a sense of drama and action, as smoke rises from the battlefield and the sound of gunfire echoes through the air. The cavalrymen, with their determined expressions and focused gaze, embody the courage and resolve of the soldiers who fought in this pivotal moment in American history. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Mexican-American War, and a testament to the bravery and tenacity of those who fought in it.
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