The Mexican American War

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.

Directed by Jim Lindsay

Top cast

Oscar de la Hoya

Host

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Steve Moreno

Narrator

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David John Cole

General Zachary Taylor

Art Bonilla

General Santa Ana

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Chris Connor

George McClellan

Ron Fallica

General George B. McClellan

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Phillip Roebuck

Robert E. Lee

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