The siege of Tampico occurred during the Mexican Federalist War between the 26 May and 4 June 1839. The insurgents under the command of General Ignacio Escalada were besieged by Centralist forces under the command of General Mariano Arista. Escalada surrendered on the 4 June. The loss of the port was a major blow to the insurgency.
| Siege of Tampico |
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| Part of Mexican Federalist War |
| Date | 3 June 1839 |
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| Location | |
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| Result |
Centralist victory |
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| Belligerents |
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Centralists |
Insurgents |
| Commanders and leaders |
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Mariano Arista |
Ignacio Escalada |
| Strength |
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Unknown |
Unknown |
| Casualties and losses |
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Unknown |
Unknown |
