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33: Mexican-American War (Part 1): From the Nueces River to the Rio Grande

History That Doesn't Suck

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Strategic Planning and the Road to Monterey

The dysfunction within the Mexican government and the uneven distribution of soldiers at points of American attack is discussed, with General Zachary Taylor scouting for a weak spot outside Monterey. General William Worth's advance towards the South Dio road raises the question of whether Taylor's plan is in jeopardy.

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