First Battle of Tuxpan
The First Battle of Tuxpan was the only major battle fought during the Mexican–American War at Tuxpan, Mexico.: 337
| First Battle of Tuxpan | |||||||
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| Part of Mexican–American War | |||||||
The U.S. naval expedition under Commodore M. C. Perry, ascending the Tuspan River; destroying the forts, and taking possession of the port of Tuspan | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States | Mexico | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Matthew C. Perry | Martin Perfecto de Cos | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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1,519 marines (part of Mosquito Fleet) | 300–400 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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3 killed 11 wounded | unknown | ||||||
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