Gen. Zachary Taylor commanded the U.S. Army of Occupation that President Polk sent to the disputed Trans-Nueces territory after the annexation of Texas. Taylor became a national hero following his victories at Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma and Monterrey.
Gen. Zachary Taylor commanded the U.S. Army of Occupation that President Polk sent to the disputed Trans-Nueces territory after the annexation of Texas. Taylor became a national hero following his victories at Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma and Monterrey.
