Blockade of Veracruz

Blockade of Veracruz
	Part of the Mexican–American War
	; American forces landing at Veracruz in 1847.
Date	1847
Location	off Veracruz, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico
Result	United States victory, successful blockade and siege of Veracruz. Blockade opens Mexican waters;
Belligerents
United States	Mexico
Commanders and leaders
David Connor; Matthew C. Perry	Juan Esteban Morales

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The Blockade of Veracruz was a conflict during the Mexican-American War. The blockade of Veracruz was extremely important in the Mexican-American War. It allowed the U.S. Army to land troops in Veracruz and initiate their siege.

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