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Events on Saturday 17 April 1847 1
1847Battle of Cerro GordoScott's army routs Santa Anna on the road to Mexico CityWinfield Scott's army outflanked a Mexican force under Santa Anna in the mountain pass of Cerro Gordo. The Mexican position collapsed and thousands of prisoners were taken. The American advance toward the capital continued.