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Battle of Vera Cruz. The, : Night Scene.

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  • PUBLISHER: Published by S. Walker, Boston, New York & Philadelphia.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving,

    DATE: c.1860.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 x 16 15/16" (12.6 x 17.7 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Drawn by H. Billings. Engraved by D. G. Thompson.<br><br> Veracruz, also known as Heroica Veracruz, is a city on the Gulf coast of Mexico. During the Mexican-American War it was an important port for both sides. The battle took place in March of 1847 when General Winfield Scott and Commodore David E. Conner assaulted the city by land and sea. Over the course of several days they crippled the cities defenses and forced the Mexican army to surrender.

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  • CONDITION: Good condition. Modern hand color.

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