Battle of the Sacramento

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The Battle of the Sacramento took place during the Mexican-American War. After capturing El Paso, Texas, Colonel Alexander Doniphan led the 1st Missouri Mounted Regiment south towards Chihuahua, Mexico. 15 miles (24 km) north of the city Doniphan encountered a large force of Mexican cavalry and infantry. In a bold flank attack across a plateau on the Mexican flank, Doniphan routed the Mexican force inflicting heavy casualties. The Mexicans were unable to defend the city of Chihuahua, and Doniphan entered it on March 2, 1847, unopposed.

Mexican–American War
Fort Texas – Palo Alto – Resaca de la Palma – Cañada – Mora – Embudo Pass – Pueblo de Taos – Monterrey – Buena Vista – Puebla – Cañoncito – Santa Fe – San Pasqual – Rio San Gabriel – La Mesa – Huamantla – Veracruz – Cerro Gordo – Contreras – Churubusco – Molino del Rey – Chapultepec – Mexico City – 1st Tabasco – Tuxpan – 2nd Tabasco – El Brazito – Sacramento