Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Vera Cruz, 20 day siege of the city 9-29 March 1847. American forces took the city and marched on to Mexico City. This was the first large-scale amphibious assault by the United States forces. Poster advertising a spectacular musical entertainment celebrating the American victory. Chromolithograph.

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Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Vera Cruz, 20 day siege of the city 9-29 March 1847. American forces took the city and marched on to Mexico City. This was the first large-scale amphibious assault by the United States forces. Poster advertising a spectacular musical entertainment celebrating the American victory. Chromolithograph.

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