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Title:

The Mexican-American War / produced by Jim Lindsay Productions, Inc. for the History Channel ; written, produced & directed by Jim Lindsay.

Publisher:

A & E Television Networks,

Copyright Date:

2013

Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Mexican War--(1846-1848)
1846 - 1848
Historical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.

Other Authors:

De la Hoya, Oscar, 1973- host.
Moreno, Steve, narrator.
Lindsay, Jim, producer. director producer.
History Channel (Television network)
Arts and Entertainment Network.
Lions Gate Home Entertainment, distributor.

Notes:

Hosted by Oscar de la Hoya ; narrator, Steve Moreno. Originally produced for television broadcast, c2006. Summary adapted from case insert.

Contents:

Declaration of war -- Mexico's new commander -- Battle of Monterrey -- Bloody showdown in San Diego -- Political heat -- On the verge of victory -- Bombardment of Vera Cruz -- Pride of Santa Anna -- San Patricio Brigade -- Castillo de Chapultepec -- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo -- Conclusion.

Summary:

Studies the controversial conflict, also known as "Mr. Polk's War," from both sides, exploring why it began, how it was fought, and why it ended in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Mexican and American historians unravel the many conflicting stories about the struggle, which features such figures as future president Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)900617198

UPC:

733961147384

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)