Great video! Just a little clarification, The cadets were not the "last six men alive". Most of the cadets escaped, but only five of them stayed to fight alongside the remnants of the San Blas battalion, while a sixth managed to cover the escape of the other cadets until he perished.
The Mexican / American war has always intrigued me being an American living in Mexico. However, you have a few points incorrect. The battle for Chapultepec Castle was not the last battle fought in this war. A number of battles were fought even after the Treaty was signed. Also, there were battles fought with resistance fighter throughout Mexico City after Chapultepec. The Mexicans disliked the US occupation and so they fought on.
Interestingly, the person who was filming me in this video was the same person who took you there - your guide, Cuauhtemoc. He was my "camera man" during our 9 days of filming.
@@mexicotravelexperiences Awesome I will be in Guadalajara tomorrow afternoon ( Friday) just got home from Greece 4gid afternoon, very long day I had, lol 😆
This is NOT taught in US school either: The War between the United States and Mexico, was an Illegal act and without "Casus Belli". It was an act of pure rapine and looting. Until now, no world historian has been able to find a Reason for War that justifies neither the Invasion nor the Plunder of Mexican territory. Now, please check out these FACTS that are on the Web: "In 250 years of existence as a nation, the US has fought against 29 sovereign countries. (In Fact, since 1785, we have been involved, for 231 years, in some kind of war. And this wars, against all varieties of nations. From going against the Sultan of Morocco, to invading the tiny island of Grenada, 1983. Well, this means that in our entire history, we have only had 17 years of peace, and even fewer, cuz here the almost 5 years of our Civil War (Union/Confed 1861‒1865), are Not counted, since this war was not with another country, but against us. And the wars against the Native Nations of America either are not counted, for the same reason). Anyway: We fought against 29 countries. We have "Grown" 711 the size of our territory from the original 13 colonies. Our Economic, Political and Military development was established thanks to the Piracy, the Slavery, the Massacres, the Opium Trade or Cocaine Traffic, and the Weakness of many abused sovereign nations. We have provoked with total impunity, 12 Genocides and 9 Massacres, ‒inside and outside our own borders‒, and Assassinations of Gov’t. Leaders, Coups d'État and Economic Blockades in 6 UN member nations. Between 1947 and 1989, the US tried to change other nations gov’ts 73 times. It includes 66 covert Ops. And 7 overt ones. In Civil Wars: The US has taken advantage of and intervened without justification in the following Civil Wars: In Marquesas Island. (Massacre. 1813). US Forces seize Nuku Hiva Island (French Polynesia 1813), and establish here «The First US Naval Base», in the Pacific. This historical fact is important, cuz in 1813, the US had NO Territorial Land nor Maritime Rights in the Pacific Ocean, until 1848, when the US seized California and other Mexican territories facing the Pacific. In Haiti. (1813 and 1901 and then 1915-1919-1934-2001). Against the Spanish Empire (1898- Florida, the Caribbean, the Pacific Ocean, etc.). In the Philippines. (1898-1902. Genocide. One Million people dead). In Hawaii. (1889 and 1890-1893 and 1901). In Cuba. (1898 and 1901-1902 and 1906 and 1913 and 1952 and again 1960). In Island Guam and Island Wake (1898-1899 and 1902-1905). In Island of Samoa. (1898-1899). In Puerto Rico. (1898-1902 to 2023 LOL). In Colombia. (1899-1902 and 1948). In Mexico. (1836 and 1847, and 1859-1861 “Cortina Wars”. And 1875 "Las Cuevas War”. And 1886 and 1904 and 1914 and again in 1916-1917 against “Pancho Villa”). In Russia. (1918-1920). In the "Republic Banana Wars" of Central America. (Massacre. 1912-1934). In Dominican Republic. (1916-1924 and 1965-1966). In Honduras. (1903 and 1912 and 1919 and 1924-1925 and again 2009). In Venezuela. (1936 and 1945 and again in 1948). Military Coup in Peru. (1948 and 1967). In China. (1856-1859, and 1899-1901, and 1913 and 1933, and again in 1945-1946-1949). Military assistance to Chinese rebels in Taiwan. (1951-1952). In Korea. (1871 and 1950-1953). In Iran. (1953). Coup against Mohammad Mosaddegh. (Massacre). In Vietnam. (1959-1975. Massacre and Genocide.). In Albania. (1949-1953 and 1955). In Panama. (1856, and 1903, and 1964-1968, and again 1989). In Brazil. (1950 and 1959 and 1964 and again in 2016). Coup and Intervention in Guatemala. (1944, and 1954, and 1966, and again 1982-1985). Coup against Patrice Lumumba and Intervention in Republic of the Congo. (Massacre. 1960- 1961). Coup and subsequent Fascist regime in Greece. (1967). The Hunting for Che Guevara, in Bolivia. (1968). US Military assistance in the Coup in Bolivia (Copper Mining Co. 1971). The “Bombing of Laos”. (1971-1973). Terror in Uruguay. Support for the regime of Juan María Bordaberry. (Genocide. 1973). Support for the regime of Moboth, in Zaire (Genocide. 1974). Attack on Cambodia. (Kampuchea. 1975). Democratic Republic of the Congo “Simba Rebellion”. (Massacre. 1964-1967 and 1975). Entry of US Troops into Nicaragua. (1928-1932 against Augusto Sandino, and 1937 and 1972-1973, and 1984-1987 and again 1995). Coup in Chile against Salvador Allende. (Genocide. 1973-1976). Argentina (1976-1986). Armed conflict between the Saharawi Arab Republic and between Morocco. (1976-2002). Support for the cannibal Jean-Bédel Bokassa, in Central African Republic. (Genocide. 1979). Military assistance to the rebels of Yemen and Oman. (1978-1979). Military assistance in El Salvador, special operations. (Genocide. 1980-1992). Military assistance to Iraq. (1983-1990). We, the US, assistance Saddam Hussein against Iran. (More than half a million deaths in ten years. 1980-1990). Support and funding of the Khmer Rouge of Pol Pot. (Genocide 1980-1982). In Angola-Namibia. (Massacre. 1980-1981-1984). Intervention in Grenada (1983). Here, in Grenada, the US Rangers attack lasted 6 hours, since the tiny Island has no Army, no Navy nor Air Force. The Ranges fought against 287 fearsome Police Officers. Actually, half of these Cops, cuz the other half had not yet come to work the afternoon shift. LOL. In Chad, support the Dictator and Genocide François “Ngarta” Tombalbaye. (1960-1972 and Intervention 1982-1986 and 2007). In Egypt, in the “Arab Spring” (2010-2012). Coup in Equatorial Guinea. (1994-1997-2007 and 2021). Coup in Peru against Pedro Castillo. (2022-2023). In Bosnia. (1994-1995 and 2006)... In Libya, Niger, Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, Oman, Palestine, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jordan, in Kosovo, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Afghanistan, etc. And… Oh! Yeah: In Ukraine.
General de Santa Anna mistakenly believed the assault on the Academy was a feint to distract from the causeways in the south where he assumed the U.S. forces would have to concentrate to take the City. Chapultepec Castle was high ground and while the cadets ranged in ages 13-19, they made up only around 200 of the 1,000 or more defenders on the hilltop and . It was reasonable to believe they could hold the defense of the hill and the academy. Unfortunately for the Mexican side, the "castle" wasn't the sort of defensive stronghold which might come to mind. It has more in common with Hearst Castle than some medieval battlement. Casualties were high but heroic as the defense was, (and that is acknowledged in the history of the U.S. Marines,) de Santa Anna overestimated the ability of his spread thin forces supported by a couple hundred cadets to hold back the concentration of Union Army and Marines, (the latter of whom, factually, there were somewhat few.) The storming of the castle hill and academy was only the first part of the wider battle of Mexico City. General de Santa Anna had superior total numbers throughout the battle, but lacked the decisiveness to consolidate any mass in defense of either the Castle or the aqueducts, instead leaving his troops to defend, in relatively small units, key points throughout the whole city. This physical division lead to the belief by the city leadership that the officers of the Mexican Army did too little which may be the reason, whether true or purely legend, that the children at the academy were immortalized as more heroic than General de Santa Anna. When an aide suggested to the General that no foreign invader would touch their flag, it is reported the general replied, "I believe if we were to plant our batteries in Hell, the damned Yankees would take them from us." Maybe he said that. Maybe not. Maybe the kids do deserve their legend. As a U.S. Marine Veteran myself, I would never take that legend from them. We have a few of our own. Legends are important.
I'm Mexican American myself. My parents are Mexican immigrants to the united states. I am grateful to be an American. But obviously the Mexican American war is arguably one of the most unjust wars in American history. Its right up there with Iraq. But regardless I still thank you for your service. Its cool you know about the Mexican war. Alot of Americans don't even know it happened. But it's one my favorite forgotten wars. Most people just remember the Texas revolt and the Alamo. Especially if your from Texas. Seeing Mexico's current instability makes me think. Maybe losing California, new Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Nevada was for the better. I'm sure you know the current drug war in Mexico has wrecked havoc on that nation.
Thank you for telling people about Mexico's history
Welcome in mexico city
Great video!
Just a little clarification, The cadets were not the "last six men alive". Most of the cadets escaped, but only five of them stayed to fight alongside the remnants of the San Blas battalion, while a sixth managed to cover the escape of the other cadets until he perished.
And the rest of them were captured by the American army, including one of whom would be president of Mexico one day : Miguel Miramon.
Great history 👏
The Mexican / American war has always intrigued me being an American living in Mexico. However, you have a few points incorrect. The battle for Chapultepec Castle was not the last battle fought in this war. A number of battles were fought even after the Treaty was signed.
Also, there were battles fought with resistance fighter throughout Mexico City after Chapultepec. The Mexicans disliked the US occupation and so they fought on.
He didn't want the Americans to touch the flag, that's why he took it with him . His name was Juan Escutia.
Mike
I remember your tour guide taking me to see that in Mexico City last year
Can't believe that was a year ago
Interestingly, the person who was filming me in this video was the same person who took you there - your guide, Cuauhtemoc. He was my "camera man" during our 9 days of filming.
@@mexicotravelexperiences
Awesome
I will be in Guadalajara tomorrow afternoon ( Friday) just got home from Greece 4gid afternoon, very long day I had, lol 😆
It wad a good lecture on American history. Thanks.😀👍👍
Thanks for watching my video. Happy Travels!
Thanks for this informative video, 3:16 hahaha,
They don't teach us this in the USA 😂
This is NOT taught in US school either: The War between the United States and Mexico, was an Illegal act and without "Casus Belli". It was an act of pure rapine and looting. Until now, no world historian has been able to find a Reason for War that justifies neither the Invasion nor the Plunder of Mexican territory. Now, please check out these FACTS that are on the Web: "In 250 years of existence as a nation, the US has fought against 29 sovereign countries. (In Fact, since 1785, we have been involved, for 231 years, in some kind of war. And this wars, against all varieties of nations. From going against the Sultan of Morocco, to invading the tiny island of Grenada, 1983. Well, this means that in our entire history, we have only had 17 years of peace, and even fewer, cuz here the almost 5 years of our Civil War (Union/Confed 1861‒1865), are Not counted, since this war was not with another country, but against us. And the wars against the Native Nations of America either are not counted, for the same reason). Anyway: We fought against 29 countries. We have "Grown" 711 the size of our territory from the original 13 colonies. Our Economic, Political and Military development was established thanks to the Piracy, the Slavery, the Massacres, the Opium Trade or Cocaine Traffic, and the Weakness of many abused sovereign nations. We have provoked with total impunity, 12 Genocides and 9 Massacres, ‒inside and outside our own borders‒, and Assassinations of Gov’t. Leaders, Coups d'État and Economic Blockades in 6 UN member nations. Between 1947 and 1989, the US tried to change other nations gov’ts 73 times. It includes 66 covert Ops. And 7 overt ones. In Civil Wars: The US has taken advantage of and intervened without justification in the following Civil Wars: In Marquesas Island. (Massacre. 1813). US Forces seize Nuku Hiva Island (French Polynesia 1813), and establish here «The First US Naval Base», in the Pacific. This historical fact is important, cuz in 1813, the US had NO Territorial Land nor Maritime Rights in the Pacific Ocean, until 1848, when the US seized California and other Mexican territories facing the Pacific. In Haiti. (1813 and 1901 and then 1915-1919-1934-2001). Against the Spanish Empire (1898- Florida, the Caribbean, the Pacific Ocean, etc.). In the Philippines. (1898-1902. Genocide. One Million people dead). In Hawaii. (1889 and 1890-1893 and 1901). In Cuba. (1898 and 1901-1902 and 1906 and 1913 and 1952 and again 1960). In Island Guam and Island Wake (1898-1899 and 1902-1905). In Island of Samoa. (1898-1899). In Puerto Rico. (1898-1902 to 2023 LOL). In Colombia. (1899-1902 and 1948). In Mexico. (1836 and 1847, and 1859-1861 “Cortina Wars”. And 1875 "Las Cuevas War”. And 1886 and 1904 and 1914 and again in 1916-1917 against “Pancho Villa”). In Russia. (1918-1920). In the "Republic Banana Wars" of Central America. (Massacre. 1912-1934). In Dominican Republic. (1916-1924 and 1965-1966). In Honduras. (1903 and 1912 and 1919 and 1924-1925 and again 2009). In Venezuela. (1936 and 1945 and again in 1948). Military Coup in Peru. (1948 and 1967). In China. (1856-1859, and 1899-1901, and 1913 and 1933, and again in 1945-1946-1949). Military assistance to Chinese rebels in Taiwan. (1951-1952). In Korea. (1871 and 1950-1953). In Iran. (1953). Coup against Mohammad Mosaddegh. (Massacre). In Vietnam. (1959-1975. Massacre and Genocide.). In Albania. (1949-1953 and 1955). In Panama. (1856, and 1903, and 1964-1968, and again 1989). In Brazil. (1950 and 1959 and 1964 and again in 2016). Coup and Intervention in Guatemala. (1944, and 1954, and 1966, and again 1982-1985). Coup against Patrice Lumumba and Intervention in Republic of the Congo. (Massacre. 1960- 1961). Coup and subsequent Fascist regime in Greece. (1967). The Hunting for Che Guevara, in Bolivia. (1968). US Military assistance in the Coup in Bolivia (Copper Mining Co. 1971). The “Bombing of Laos”. (1971-1973). Terror in Uruguay. Support for the regime of Juan María Bordaberry. (Genocide. 1973). Support for the regime of Moboth, in Zaire (Genocide. 1974). Attack on Cambodia. (Kampuchea. 1975). Democratic Republic of the Congo “Simba Rebellion”. (Massacre. 1964-1967 and 1975). Entry of US Troops into Nicaragua. (1928-1932 against Augusto Sandino, and 1937 and 1972-1973, and 1984-1987 and again 1995). Coup in Chile against Salvador Allende. (Genocide. 1973-1976). Argentina (1976-1986). Armed conflict between the Saharawi Arab Republic and between Morocco. (1976-2002). Support for the cannibal Jean-Bédel Bokassa, in Central African Republic. (Genocide. 1979). Military assistance to the rebels of Yemen and Oman. (1978-1979). Military assistance in El Salvador, special operations. (Genocide. 1980-1992). Military assistance to Iraq. (1983-1990). We, the US, assistance Saddam Hussein against Iran. (More than half a million deaths in ten years. 1980-1990). Support and funding of the Khmer Rouge of Pol Pot. (Genocide 1980-1982). In Angola-Namibia. (Massacre. 1980-1981-1984). Intervention in Grenada (1983). Here, in Grenada, the US Rangers attack lasted 6 hours, since the tiny Island has no Army, no Navy nor Air Force. The Ranges fought against 287 fearsome Police Officers. Actually, half of these Cops, cuz the other half had not yet come to work the afternoon shift. LOL. In Chad, support the Dictator and Genocide François “Ngarta” Tombalbaye. (1960-1972 and Intervention 1982-1986 and 2007). In Egypt, in the “Arab Spring” (2010-2012). Coup in Equatorial Guinea. (1994-1997-2007 and 2021). Coup in Peru against Pedro Castillo. (2022-2023). In Bosnia. (1994-1995 and 2006)... In Libya, Niger, Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, Oman, Palestine, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jordan, in Kosovo, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Afghanistan, etc. And… Oh! Yeah: In Ukraine.
Hello. Do you think that there are some myths about the Battle?
General de Santa Anna mistakenly believed the assault on the Academy was a feint to distract from the causeways in the south where he assumed the U.S. forces would have to concentrate to take the City. Chapultepec Castle was high ground and while the cadets ranged in ages 13-19, they made up only around 200 of the 1,000 or more defenders on the hilltop and . It was reasonable to believe they could hold the defense of the hill and the academy. Unfortunately for the Mexican side, the "castle" wasn't the sort of defensive stronghold which might come to mind. It has more in common with Hearst Castle than some medieval battlement. Casualties were high but heroic as the defense was, (and that is acknowledged in the history of the U.S. Marines,) de Santa Anna overestimated the ability of his spread thin forces supported by a couple hundred cadets to hold back the concentration of Union Army and Marines, (the latter of whom, factually, there were somewhat few.) The storming of the castle hill and academy was only the first part of the wider battle of Mexico City. General de Santa Anna had superior total numbers throughout the battle, but lacked the decisiveness to consolidate any mass in defense of either the Castle or the aqueducts, instead leaving his troops to defend, in relatively small units, key points throughout the whole city. This physical division lead to the belief by the city leadership that the officers of the Mexican Army did too little which may be the reason, whether true or purely legend, that the children at the academy were immortalized as more heroic than General de Santa Anna. When an aide suggested to the General that no foreign invader would touch their flag, it is reported the general replied, "I believe if we were to plant our batteries in Hell, the damned Yankees would take them from us." Maybe he said that. Maybe not. Maybe the kids do deserve their legend. As a U.S. Marine Veteran myself, I would never take that legend from them. We have a few of our own. Legends are important.
I'm Mexican American myself. My parents are Mexican immigrants to the united states. I am grateful to be an American. But obviously the Mexican American war is arguably one of the most unjust wars in American history. Its right up there with Iraq. But regardless I still thank you for your service. Its cool you know about the Mexican war. Alot of Americans don't even know it happened. But it's one my favorite forgotten wars. Most people just remember the Texas revolt and the Alamo. Especially if your from Texas. Seeing Mexico's current instability makes me think. Maybe losing California, new Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Nevada was for the better. I'm sure you know the current drug war in Mexico has wrecked havoc on that nation.
Hellooooo Mike!! I'm the artist you invited to make a video about the art I make in my city, Cuernavaca. Hilorama's art. 💕 Can u text me, please?
It was an unjust war against Mexico by the Americans. Most Americans don't understand that.