RT by @mikenov: On this day in 1847, three American infantry divisions land at Veracruz, Mexico. It’s the United States military’s first large-scale amphibious assault. The city falls after a 20-day siege.

On this day in 1847, three American infantry divisions land at Veracruz, Mexico. It’s the United States military’s first large-scale amphibious assault. The city falls after a 20-day siege. pic.twitter.com/6EakxnrNXs

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