Anti-Catholicism and
by novadamer (2019-03-17 20:15:39)

In reply to: The St. Patrick's Battalion- El Batallón De Los San Patricos  posted by rgvirish


other things. In addition to the general mistreatment of immigrants, the war with Mexico was roundly criticized in the US by several leaders of both parties.
As I recall, the San Patricios formed several batteries of artillery and put their US training to good effect, greatly helping the Mexican Army.
When captured, those who had deserted before the war started were branded and imprisoned as simple deserters, while those who had left after the war began were traitors and summarily hanged in a very slow and public way.