Action of Sequalteplan
The Action of Sequalteplan, on February 25, 1848, was an American victory by a force under Gen. Joseph Lane that defeated a Mexican guerrilla force under Celedonio Dómeco de Jarauta at Zacualtipan. It was the last American expedition against the Mexican guerrillas of Central Mexico in the war.
Action of Sequalteplan | |||||||
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Part of the Mexican–American War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Joseph Lane | Celedonio Dómeco de Jarauta | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
250 Texas Rangers 130 dragoons/mounted rifles | "a considerable force" of infantry & lancers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1 killed 6 wounded |
150 killed 50 captured |
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