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The Mississippi Rifles in the Mexican War: A Story of Bravery and Sacrifice

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The Mississippi Rifles was a regiment of volunteers from Mississippi that fought in the Mexican-American War. The regiment was formed in May 1846, and it saw its first action at the Battle of Buena Vista in February 1847. The Mississippi Rifles fought bravely at Buena Vista, and they helped to secure a victory for the American forces.

After Buena Vista, the Mississippi Rifles continued to fight in Mexico. They participated in the siege of Veracruz, and they fought in several other battles, including the Battle of Cerro Gordo and the Battle of Chapultepec. The Mississippi Rifles were one of the most distinguished regiments in the American army during the Mexican-American War, and they played a major role in the American victory.

Panting For Glory: The Mississippi Rifles in the Mexican War (Williams Ford Texas A M University Military History 151)

Panting For Glory: The Mississippi Rifles in the Mexican War (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series Book 151)

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The Mississippi Rifles were disbanded in 1848, after the end of the Mexican-American War. The regiment's veterans returned home to Mississippi, where they were hailed as heroes. The Mississippi Rifles is still remembered today as one of the most distinguished regiments in Mississippi history.

The Legacy of the Mississippi Rifles

The Mississippi Rifles left a lasting legacy of bravery and sacrifice. The regiment's veterans continued to serve their country after the Mexican-American War. Many of them fought in the Civil War, and some of them even rose to high rank. The Mississippi Rifles is still remembered today as one of the most distinguished regiments in American military history.

The Mississippi Rifles is a story of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism. The regiment's veterans are an inspiration to us all, and their story is one that should never be forgotten.

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The Mississippi Rifles In The Mexican War Panting For Glory: The Mississippi Rifles In The Mexican War (Williams Ford Texas A M University Military History 151)