It saw the American forces entrenched in a mountain pass south of Saltillo hold off a Mexican force under Santa Anna.
One witness at this battle reported that the victorious general avoided a cannon ball by rising in his stirrups on his horse "Old Whitey" and letting it pass between his legs. A key to the victory was the holding of the center by John O'Brien, allowing time for reinforcements to arrive under Joseph Lane, Braxton Bragg, and Jefferson Davis. It saw the American forces entrenched in a mountain pass south of Saltillo hold off a Mexican force under Santa Anna. For 10 points - what was this battle of February 1847 that made a national hero of Zachary Taylor?
One witness at this battle reported that the victorious general avoided a cannon ball by rising in his stirrups on his horse "Old Whitey" and letting it pass between his legs.
Battle of Buena Vista