Table of Contents
Introduction (in the home page)
The Mexican-American War of 1846-1848
Unprecedented American Desertions
The Reasons for Deserting and Joining the Opposing Army
Mexican Recruitment Efforts
El Batallón de San Patricio
The Green Silk Banner
John Riley
The Battle of Buena Vista
The Battle of Churubusco
The Aftermath
Juan Reley
Remembering the Irish Soldiers in Mexico
John Riley’s lawsuit against the US
Appendix A: The men of St. Patrick’s Battalion
Bibliography
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