After fighting the Mexican forces for about two hours, the invaders began to retreat.

Any Mexican force coming from the north would be caught in their cross-fire.

He hesitated to risk his troops against such a huge Mexican force.

Meanwhile, the Mexican forces in the state had time to prepare a defense against the Americans.

Ward managed to drive the small Mexican forces away and decided to stay the night to rest his men.

That way no army would stand a chance of taking the Mexican force by surprise.

He is the son of a member of the Mexican armed forces.

Several slaves ran away to serve with Mexican forces.

In 1822 Long's husband died after being captured by Mexican forces.

Twenty-five percent of the Mexican armed forces is engaged in the war against drug trafficking.