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The battle of Buena Vista was probably very important to the success of General Scott at Cerro Gordo and in his entire campaign from Vera Cruz to the great plains reaching to the City of Mexico.
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Grant reflects on the significance of the Battle of Buena Vista for General Scott's campaign in Mexico.
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