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…

Also known as Pinus radiata. The pine cone of a Monterey Pine tree.

Pine Cone of Monterey Pine

Also known as Pinus radiata. The pine cone of a Monterey Pine tree.

American soldiers fighting in Monterey, Mexico.

Capture of Monterey

American soldiers fighting in Monterey, Mexico.