Battle of Tampico (1829) | |||||||
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Part of Spanish attempts to reconquer Mexico | |||||||
Painting depicting the surrender of the Spanish army at Tampico | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Mexican Republic | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Antonio López de Santa Anna Manuel de Mier y Terán | Isidro Barradas | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
8,000+ troops:
| 3,500 |
The Battle of Tampico, also referred to as the Barradas Expedition, was a series of military engagements between the First Mexican Republic and Spain. Fought from July to September 1829 and culminating on 11 September,[1] the battle was part of several Spanish attempts to re-establish control over Mexico. The battle was a major victory for Mexico and marked the final major battle between Spain and its former colony.