Included are major actions at the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec, culminating with the fall of Mexico City.

After capturing the port of Veracruz in March, General Winfield Scott was able to secure a base and move inland and defeat a large Mexican force at the Battle of Cerro Gordo.

After routing the Mexicans at the Battle of Churubusco, Scott's army was less than eight kilometers (five miles) away from its objective of Mexico City.

In the ensuing battle, both sides suffered heavy casualties, and Worth drove the Mexicans from the mill, separating them from the forces at Chapultepec.

), while Worth's Division further to the north made its way up La Verónica Causeway towards the San Cosme Gate, defended by General Rangel's Infantry Brigade (Granaderos Battalion (Adj.

Ulysses S. Grant found his way into the action along the causeway on Worth's front and helped in hoisting a cannon into the belltower of a nearby church.

Arroyo: Lagos, Iturbide, & Tula Battalions, 3) Gen. Martínez: various pickets, and 4) Gen. Pérez: 11th Infantry & remnants of Light Regts.)

Beauregard and Mansfield Lovell were met by a Mexican officer who asked for a receipt for the captured ciudadela (15 Guns).

The conquering army was less than impressing; the troops wore ragged and bloodstained uniforms and Quitman only had on one shoe when he marched into the city.

Quitman marched into the Zócalo plaza in the center of the city in front of the National Palace where the formal surrender took place.

Stragglers from the Mexican army left in the city after Santa Anna's withdrawal climbed to the roofs of houses and began shooting at the American soldiers.

William S. Harney's dragoons escorted General Scott into the city wearing his immaculate dress uniform and was greeted by patriotic music.

Scott appointed the politically savvy Quitman as military governor, becoming the only American to ever rule from the National Palace.

Brevet BG William S. Harney 7 August 1847—20,210 men and 104 artillery pieces acs Mexican Army General Antonio López de Santa Anna Bodyguard:50+ men of the San Patricios Chief of Artillery: General Martin Carrera Chief of Engineers: General Ignacio Mora y Villamil Alcaraz, Ramon "Apuntes para la historia de la guerra entre Mexico...† ^ Lieutenant Colonel James S. McIntosh temporarily commanded Clarke's brigade at Molino del Rey; Clarke returned to command after McIntosh was killed during the fighting.