Battle of Mier
| Battle of Mier | |||||||
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| Part of the Mexican Invasions of Texas | |||||||
 A map for the battle at Ciudad Mier. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Republic of Texas |
 Mexico | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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William S. Fisher |
Pedro de Ampudia | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 308 militia |
1,000 cavalry 2,000 infantry | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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~30 killed or wounded ~280 captured |
~600 killed ~200 wounded | ||||||
The Battle of Mier was an 1842 military engagement fought in Ciudad Mier, Mexico between elements of the Texas Mier Expedition and Mexican Army troops. It ended in a costly victory for Mexican forces who suffered around 800 casualties and also led to the infamous Black Bean Episode of 1843.[1]
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