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“THE BATTLE OF PALO ALTO”
Between 1846 and 1848, two neighbors, the United States and Mexico, went to war. ... This was the first major battle between the two countries in the Mexican American War. ... The last maneuver at Palo Alto, nonetheless, was a desperate Mexican charge at sunset. ...
Though the battle of Palo Alto was a brief encounter, its impact was felt far beyond the field. ... Success at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma showed the merits of a standing army and a military academy, in an era when Americans had questioned their worth. ... Grant, James Longstreet, George Meade, and John Pemberton would use the battle and the war as a springboard to noted military careers. ... The American fire power at Palo Alto surprised a Mexican force that had recently felt sure of its ability to stand up to the United States. ... Nevertheless, many officers of the Mexican army who served at Palo Alto and other battles would move on to hold important military and political posts following the war.
Approximate Word count = 778
Approximate Pages = 3.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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