Battle of Huamantla
Mexican-American War battle
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The Battle of Huamantla was a U.S. victory in the late stages of the Mexican–American War, which forced the Mexican Army to lift the siege of Puebla.[1]: 331
| Battle of Huamantla | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part of the Mexican–American War | |||||||
The death of Capt. Walker | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 United States |
 Mexico | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Joseph Lane |
Antonio López de Santa Anna | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 2,700[1]: 330 | 2,000[1]: 331 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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13 killed 22 wounded[1]: 331 10 missing. | unknown | ||||||
Background
Santa Anna left Puebla at the end of September to intercept Joseph Lane's relief column, planning an ambush at Paso del Pintal.[1]: 331 Upon learning of Santa Anna's at Huamantla, Lane left his supply train under guard and marched toward that city, with Captain Samuel H. Walker's four cavalry companies leading the advance.[1]: 331
Battle
Walker charged, upon seeing Santa Anna's lancers, driving the Mexicans from the town.[1]: 331 Santa Anna led a counterattack, Walker was shot by a civilian in a nearby house, and his men retreated into a church.[1]: 331 The Mexicans then retreated to Querétaro.[1]: 331
Lane allowed his troops to engage in a drunken sack of the town.[1]: 331 They reached Puebla on 12 October, lifting the siege.[1]: 331
Order of battle
United States
| Brigade | Regiments and Other |
|---|---|
| Lane's Brigade[2][3]
BG Joseph Lane |
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| Guarding Supply Train
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Mexico
Mexican Army: General Antonio López de Santa Anna
