Battle of La Paz

Battle of La Paz
Part of the Pacific Coast Campaign

La Paz disposition of forces in 1847
DateNovember 16–17, 1847
Location24°08′N 110°18′W / 24.133°N 110.300°W / 24.133; -110.300
Result American victory
Belligerents
United States United States Mexico Mexico
Commanders and leaders
United States Henry S. Burton Mexico Manuel Pineda Muñoz
Strength
115 infantry[1]: 27  200 militia[1]: 38 
Casualties and losses
1 killed[2]: 164  6 killed[2]: 163 

The Battle of La Paz was an engagement of the Pacific Coast Campaign during the Mexican–American War. The belligerents were United States Army troops against Mexican militia, commanded by Mexican Army officers. The battle occurred on November 16 and 17, 1847.

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