Battle of Santa Clara (1847)
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The Battle of Santa Clara, nicknamed the "Battle of the Mustard Stalks", was a skirmish during the Mexican–American War, fought on January 2, 1847, 2+1⁄2 miles west of Mission Santa Clara de Asís in C
U.S. Marines arriving in Santa Clara
Lancer
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A lancer was a type of cavalryman who fought with a lance. Lances were used for mounted warfare in Assyria as early as 700 BC and subsequently by India, Egypt, China, Persia, Greece, and Rome. The wea
Battle of Santa Clara (1847)
…California Result American victory Belligerents Mexico United States Commanders and leaders Francisco Sánchez Ward Marston James F. Reed Strength 80 Lanceros 120 volunteers, reinforced by U.S. Marines & Sailors Casualties and losses 4 killed 5 wounded 2 wounded Sánchez surrendered January 6 to the Americans…
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