American victory at the battle of Cerro Gordo opens the way for invasion of Mexico.
1847 battle of the Mexican–American War
🗓️ 18 April 1847
The Battle of Cerro Gordo, or Battle of Sierra Gordo, was an engagement in the Mexican–American War on April 18, 1847. The battle saw Winfield Scott's United States troops outflank Antonio López de Santa Anna's larger Mexican army, driving it from a strong defensive position.
