Great River: Mexico and the United StatesA distinguished historian examines the development of the region and surveys the amalgamation of the aboriginal Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo-American civilizations. |
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Page 675
... enemy soldiers deployed about the open plain behind the fort . General Taylor's headquarters under the tree near the pond was occupied by the enemy , who had posted guards along the ditches thrown up by the General's detail . The ...
... enemy soldiers deployed about the open plain behind the fort . General Taylor's headquarters under the tree near the pond was occupied by the enemy , who had posted guards along the ditches thrown up by the General's detail . The ...
Page 683
... enemy cannon balls come rolling on the ground and dividing the thick grass , and to break ranks to let them rumble ... enemy , and watching his shots so as to step out of their way . " Though some suffered wounds from the enemy fire ...
... enemy cannon balls come rolling on the ground and dividing the thick grass , and to break ranks to let them rumble ... enemy , and watching his shots so as to step out of their way . " Though some suffered wounds from the enemy fire ...
Page 686
... enemy forces were seen moving amidst the Palo Alto to the south early in the day , but they soon vanished beyond it . General Taylor called a staff council . What went on in it leaked out afterward , and the troops knew that seven out ...
... enemy forces were seen moving amidst the Palo Alto to the south early in the day , but they soon vanished beyond it . General Taylor called a staff council . What went on in it leaked out afterward , and the troops knew that seven out ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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