Battle of Buena Vista : fought Feby. 23rd, 1847 : the American Army under Genl. Taylor were completely victorious[1848]engIn the foreground, American troops stab, bayonette, and pummel their Mexican enemies while one mounted American soldier battles a mounted Mexican officer. In the near background, a mounted General Taylor directs more American infantry into the battleTitle from caption below image."Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1848 by J Baillie, ...""American Army 4,500 men. American loss in killed & wounded about 800. Mexican Army 20,000 men. Mexican loss in killed & wounded 5,000. Run away the remainder."