The Mexican American War
2006, English. Directed by Jim Lindsay.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Mexican American War is streaming on History Vault in India.
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- Released
- 29 September 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Lindsay
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Who directed The Mexican American War?
The Mexican American War (2006) was directed by Jim Lindsay and stars Oscar de la Hoya, Steve Moreno, David John Cole.