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Churubusco, Battle of

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Churubusco, Battle of one in the series of battles in the Mexican War (1846–48) between Gen. Winfield Scott and Antonio López de Santa Anna, on Scott's campaign toward Mexico City. The American victory on August 20, 1847, along with the victory at Contreras earlier in the day, led to Santa Anna agreeing an armistice the next day.

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