Battle of Palo Alto

A topographical sketch of Matamoros showing the army of occupation during the Palo Alto Battle.

A sketch of General Zachary Taylor. He later became the 12th President of the United States, and was recognized for his victories against the Mexican-American wars.

An article about a national historic site dedicated to the battle in Palo Alto. It emphasizes the importance, and purpose of the battlefield in the battle and its preservation.

A sketch of General Mariano Arista, former president of Mexico and war veteran. He was a general for the Palo Alto battle, as well as other battles from the Mexican-American War.

A map about the territory ceded to the United States in 1848-1853. The portion of territory ceded is highlighted in black, and it also includes the location of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site.

A map showing the location of the Mexican and American armies during the Palo Alto Battle.