Siege of La Paz

The siege of La Paz was a Mexican siege of their city of La Paz in Baja California Sur. Mexican militia forces attempted to destroy the United States Army garrison, occupying the peninsular town. The siege occurred over twelve days in November and December 1847, at the end of the Mexican–American War.

Siege of La Paz
Part of the Pacific Coast Campaign

Marines raising the American flag over La Paz, Mexico, 1847.
DateNovember 27 – December 8, 1847
Location
La Paz, Baja California Sur
24°08′32″N 110°18′39″W
Result American victory; Mexican withdrawal; siege lifted.
Belligerents
 United States  Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Henry S. Burton Manuel Pineda Muñoz
Strength
115 infantry: 27  ~500 militia: 164 
Casualties and losses
1 wounded: 165  ~36 killed
60 deserted: 165 
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