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| Keywords: blackandwhite monochrome surreal outdoor black and white On 9 March 1847, an Army-Navy force began the siege of Veracruz, Mexico. The Naval force was commanded by Commodore David Conner and the Army force was led by Major General Winfield Scott. The force was opposed by the Castle of San Juan d’Ulloa. Between 9 and 10 March, approx 12,000 US troops were landed on the beaches, along with their horses, mules, artillery, and supplies. Veracruz surrendered on the 29th, and the forces made their way to Mexico City. Mexican-American War – Veracruz, Mexico. The Battle of Veracruz, Mexico. Steel engraving drawn by H. Billlings and engraved by D.G. Thompson, 1863. The engraving shows the American squadron bombing the Mexican Fort. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH. 65708 On 9 March 1847, an Army-Navy force began the siege of Veracruz, Mexico. The Naval force was commanded by Commodore David Conner and the Army force was led by Major General Winfield Scott. The force was opposed by the Castle of San Juan d’Ulloa. Between 9 and 10 March, approx 12,000 US troops were landed on the beaches, along with their horses, mules, artillery, and supplies. Veracruz surrendered on the 29th, and the forces made their way to Mexico City. Mexican-American War – Veracruz, Mexico. The Battle of Veracruz, Mexico. Steel engraving drawn by H. Billlings and engraved by D.G. Thompson, 1863. The engraving shows the American squadron bombing the Mexican Fort. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH. 65708 | ||||
