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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 29, 2006

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

History,Jim Lindsay Productions

Cast

Steve Moreno,David John Cole,Ron Fallica,Phillip Roebuck,Chris Connor,Art Bonilla,Oscar de la Hoya

Director

Jim Lindsay

Writer

Jim Lindsay

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0874304