Battle of Mulegé
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The Battle of Mulegé was an American attack on Mulegé, Baja California Sur, during the Mexican–American War. On 2 October 1847, United States Marines and sailors fought with Mexican militia.
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Battle of Mulegé | |||||||
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Part of Mexican–American War | |||||||
American forces after capturing the hill at Mulege. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Thomas O. Selfridge Tunis Craven | Manuel Pineda Muñoz | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
17 marines 54 seaman Dale[1]: 153 | 100 militia[1]: 33 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
2 wounded[1]: 32 | none[1]: 33 |
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