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 682
... infantry on the left . The enemy arms sparkled , for it was light and hot in the early sky . Between the two forces ... Infantry on the right , and then reading to the left , Major Ringgold's Flying Artillery , the Third Infantry , the ...
... infantry on the left . The enemy arms sparkled , for it was light and hot in the early sky . Between the two forces ... Infantry on the right , and then reading to the left , Major Ringgold's Flying Artillery , the Third Infantry , the ...
Page 684
... Infantry that their main dependence must be in the bayonet . " While the artillery exchange raged in the center , the Mexicans sent out two flank attacks . On the left , lancers under General Torrejón made a wide circle at full gallop ...
... Infantry that their main dependence must be in the bayonet . " While the artillery exchange raged in the center , the Mexicans sent out two flank attacks . On the left , lancers under General Torrejón made a wide circle at full gallop ...
Page 687
... infantry regiments swept forward in line on each side of the road , and met the Mexican rifle fire as it ripped out across the near parapets of the resaca . The defensive fire was heavy , but it did not stop the oncoming infantry , who ...
... infantry regiments swept forward in line on each side of the road , and met the Mexican rifle fire as it ripped out across the near parapets of the resaca . The defensive fire was heavy , but it did not stop the oncoming infantry , who ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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