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Saint Patrick’s Battalion: Why Irish-American Troops Defected to Mexico
The soldiers of Saint Patrick’s Battalion are regarded as national heroes in Mexico and Ireland. March 17 is, of course, St.
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St. Patrick’s Battalion: What caused them to turn on the U.S. and fight for Mexico?
One place in history where you might be surprised to see a green and gold Irish-themed military standard is in the 19th century Mexican Army, but it really happened. St. Patrick’s Battalion ...