Battle of Monterrey

Battle of Monterrey
Part of Mexican–American War
US troops marching on Monterrey during the Mexican–American War, lithograph by Carl Nebel
Date September 21–24, 1846 Location Monterrey, Nuevo León Result American victory
Belligerents
United States	Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Zachary Taylor	Pedro de Ampudia Jose Garcia-Conde Francisco Mejia
Strength
6,220[1]: 100	7,303[1]: 100
Casualties and losses
120 killed 368 wounded 43 missing[1]: 100	367 killed & wounded[1]: 100

In the Battle of Monterrey (September 21–24, 1846) during the Mexican–American War, General Pedro de Ampudia and the Mexican Army of the North was defeated by the Army of Occupation, a force of United States Regulars, Volunteers and Texas Rangers under the command of General Zachary Taylor.

The hard-fought urban combat led to heavy casualties on both sides. The battle ended with both sides negotiating a two-month armistice and the Mexican forces being allowed to make an orderly evacuation in return for the surrender of the city.