Battles fought over control of Mexico from "summary" of The Conquest of Mexico by William Hickling Prescott
The struggle for control of Mexico was a fierce and bloody one, marked by numerous battles that raged across the land. From the moment Hernan Cortes set foot on the shores of the New World, he was met with fierce resistance from the mighty Aztec Empire. The Aztecs, under the leadership of their emperor Montezuma, were determined to defend their homeland from the Spanish invaders at all costs. Cortes, however, was equally determined to conquer Mexico and claim it for Spain. He knew that the key to victory lay in winning the support of the indigenous peoples who chafed under Aztec rule. By forging alliances with rival tribes and exploiting internal divisions within the Aztec Empire, Cortes was able to amass a formidable army to challenge Montezuma's forces. The battles that ensued were brutal and unforgiving, as both sides fought tooth and nail for control of Mexico. The Spanish, armed with superior weaponry and tactics, were able to gain the upper hand in many of the engagements. However, the Aztecs, fighting with unparalleled ferocity and courage, managed to inflict heavy casualties on the invaders. One of the most pivotal battles in the conquest of Mexico was the siege of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. Cortes and his men laid siege to the city for months, subjecting its inhabitants to starvation and relentless bombardment. In the end, Tenochtitlan fell to the Spanish, marking the decisive turning point in the struggle for control of Mexico. Despite their defeat, the Aztecs continued to resist the Spanish conquest for years to come, launching guerrilla attacks and uprisings against their new rulers. The fighting was relentless and brutal, leaving a trail of destruction and death in its wake. In the end, however, the Spanish were able to consolidate their control over Mexico, ushering in a new era of colonial rule that would shape the destiny of the region for centuries to come.
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