Siege of Veracruz
(March 9-27, 1847)
The Mexican War

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U.S. warships bombard San Juan de Ulua fortress. U.S. troops land south of Veracruz.

 
 
 
           U.S. artillery bombard Veracruz in the background.             A shell exploding in a plaza of besieged Veracruz.

 
 
 
Siege of Veracruz
Siege of Veracruz