Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Vera Cruz, 20 day siege of the city 9-29 March 1847. American fleet saluting the raising of Stars and Stripes on Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa . This was the first large-scale amphibious assault by the United States forces.


Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Vera Cruz, 20 day siege of the city 9-29 March 1847. American fleet saluting the raising of Stars and Stripes on Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa . This was the first large-scale amphibious assault by the United States forces.


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