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The US Army in the War with Mexico |
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The US Army in the War with Mexico |
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| 1821 | - February 24th, Mexico Declared its Independence from
Spain. - Mexico permitted Stephen F. Austin to colonize Texas. |
| 1824 | - Mexico became a Republic. |
| 1835 | - A new Constitution in Mexico centralized power, but
Mexican states protested. - Texas Declared its Independence from Mexico. |
| 1836 | - Mexican Army, led by General Santa Anna,
marched up to Texas
to crush the Rebellion. - Texans lost battles at the Alamo and Goliad. - General Santa Anna was captured by Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto. Later released. |
| 1841 | - General Santa Anna returned to presidential power in Mexico. |
| 1845 | - General Santa Anna was overthrown from within; General Herrera assumed presidential power in Mexico. - U.S. President John Tyler signed Congressional Resolution to Annex Texas. - James Polk was inaugurated next U.S. President; ordered Army and Navy to prepare for War. - Texans Voted in Favor of U.S. Annexation. - General Herrera was overthrown from within; |
| 1846 | General Arrillaga assumed
presidential power in Mexico. - U.S. Army and Navy moved toward Mexico, lead by General Winfield Scott. - First skirmish at Rio Grande in April; Mexican cavalry surrounded U.S. scouts and killed many. - May 13th, U.S. Congress Declared War on Mexico. |
1. Insignia of Rank-Enlisted-
Artillery,
Dragoons,
Infantry,
Engineers,
Mounted Riflemen
2. Insignia of Rank-Officers-
Company Grade,
Field Grade,
Generals
3. Cap Badges/Branch Designators
Artillery,
Dragoons,
Infantry,
Engineers,
Mounted
Riflemen,
Staff
Officers,
Generals
4. Watercolor Paintings-
Enlisted Full Dress Uniforms
Enlisted Campaign Uniforms
Officer Campaign Uniforms
