The Mexican American War

Sep 29, 2006

1h 29m

★ 8.5

Overview

One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation to the Pacific, taking by force whatever territory stood in the way. This special, produced by The History Channel and hosted by Oscar de la Hoya, looks at the war from the perspective of both countries, and chronicles the fighting from its inception to its conclusion with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

Genres

Documentary

History

War

Production Companies

History

Jim Lindsay Productions

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Cast

Host

Oscar de la Hoya

Narrator

Steve Moreno

General Zachary Taylor

David John Cole

General Santa Ana

Art Bonilla

George McClellan

Chris Connor

General George B. McClellan

Ron Fallica

Robert E. Lee

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