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The Mexican American War

The Mexican American War

2006•1h 29m•8.5/10
DocumentaryHistoryWar

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8.5/10(1)

One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation to the Pacific, taking by force whatever territory stood in the way. This special, produced by The History Channel and hosted by Oscar de la Hoya, looks at the war from the perspective of both countries, and chronicles the fighting from its inception to its conclusion with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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Production

History, Jim Lindsay Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Oscar de la Hoya

Oscar de la Hoya

Host

Steve Moreno

Narrator

David John Cole

General Zachary Taylor

Art Bonilla

Art Bonilla

General Santa Ana

Chris Connor

George McClellan

Ron Fallica

Ron Fallica

General George B. McClellan

Phillip Roebuck

Robert E. Lee

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