battle of Chapultepec Flashcards
1
Q
What is worn on the dress blue uniform for all NCOs, SNCOs, and Commissioned Officers that represents the blood shed during the Battle of Chapultepec?
A
The blood stripe
2
Q
What war did the battle of Chapultepec take place?
A
The Mexican-American war
3
Q
On what date did the Battle of Chapultepec take place?
A
12th-14th September 1847
4
Q
Who was fighting in the Battle of Chapultepec, and where?
A
U.S. Forces and Mexican soldiers. The strategically located Chapultepec Castle just outside Mexico City.
5
Q
Who won the battle of Chapultepec?
A
U.S. Marines
6
Q
How many casualties resulted from the Battle?
A
U.S. forces- 862
Mexican Forces- 600 (the rest were captured)
7
Q
How long did the battle of Chapultepec last?
A
60-90 minutes
