The Battle for Mexico City<span> refers to the series of engagements from September 8 to September 15, 1847, in the general vicinity of </span>Mexico City<span> during the </span>Mexican-American War<span>. Included are major actions at the battles of </span>Molino del Rey<span> and </span>Chapultepec<span>, culminating with the fall of Mexico City. The U.S. Army under Winfield Scott scored a major success that ended the war.</span>
