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Taylor's forces left Camargo at the end of August and launched an attack on Monterey on 21 September 1846. The city was defended by a force of from 7,300 to 9,000 Mexican troops under the command of Gen. Pedro de Ampudia.

General Taylor's attack on Monterey

Taylor's forces left Camargo at the end of August and launched an attack on Monterey on 21 September…