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The U.S.-Mexican War - Episode Four: The Fate of Nations
Episode 4 | 56m 31s
The bloody battle for Mexico City ends with Mexico’s surrender and a treaty creating a new border.
The U.S. Army reaches the Mexican capital. The battle for Mexico City begins with heavy casualties on both sides, but the capital is finally forced to surrender. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, and a new border is established between Mexico and the United States.
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The U.S.-Mexican War - Episode Four: The Fate of Nations
Episode 4 | 56m 31s
The U.S. Army reaches the Mexican capital. The battle for Mexico City begins with heavy casualties on both sides, but the capital is finally forced to surrender. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, and a new border is established between Mexico and the United States.
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