Battle of Monterey

Battle of Monterey
Part of Conquest of California
Mexican–American War

Officers of Commodore Sloat raise the U.S. flag over Monterey
DateJuly 7, 1846
Location
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States Mexico
Commanders and leaders
John D. Sloat
Earl Van Dorn
Mariano Silva
Strength
225 sailors and marines[1] unknown
Casualties and losses
None None

The Battle of Monterey, at Monterey, California, occurred on 7 July 1846, during the Mexican–American War. The United States captured the town unopposed.

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