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renounced his presidency and split his forces, taking half of them to try to retake Puebla. General
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617:forces in the area around Puebla.
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168:Casualties and losses
86:United States victory
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389:Mexico City Campaign
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160:3,000 (relief force)
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289:San Pasqual
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585:Background
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648:See also
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