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The Mexican Lancers charge the Illinois Soldiers 1847
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The Mexican Lancers charge the Illinois Soldiers 1847
A battery of Mexican lancers charge at the American soldiers in the distance, at the battle of Buena Vista. Date: 1847
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1847 23rd Battery Buena Charge Distance Lancers Mexican Mexico Vista
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This evocative print captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Buena Vista, fought on February 23, 1847, during the Mexican-American War. In the foreground, a battery of Mexican lancers, their long, sharp lances held high and ready, charge towards a line of American soldiers in the distance. The lancers, members of the 23rd Lancers of the Mexican Army, were known for their bravery and skill in battle. Their charge was a desperate attempt to turn the tide of the battle in favor of the Mexican forces. The American soldiers, though outnumbered and outgunned, held their ground, their rifles at the ready. The contrast between the two forces is striking - the Mexican lancers, with their colorful uniforms and flowing capes, charging towards the disciplined and determined American soldiers in their blue coats and tall hats. The smoke from gunpowder and the dust raised by the hooves of the horses fill the air, adding to the sense of chaos and intensity. The Battle of Buena Vista was a turning point in the Mexican-American War, with the American forces emerging victorious. This print is a testament to the bravery and determination of both sides, and the cost of war. The eventual outcome of the war led to the United States gaining control of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and Kansas. This print is a powerful reminder of the history and legacy of this pivotal moment in American and Mexican history.
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