Battle of Veracruz (1914)

BelligerentsUnited StatesMexicoCommanders and leadersFrank Fletcher
Frederick Funston Gustavo Maass
Juan Esteban MoralesStrength 7 battleships
2 light cruisers
1 auxiliary cruiserCasualties and losses 21 killed
74 wounded
1 drowned 152–172 killed
195–250 wounded

The Battle of Veracruz was a military conflict between the United States and Mexico that took place in the Mexican port city of Veracruz between April 21 to November 23, 1914.

The incident occurred in the midst of tense diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States related to the ongoing Mexican Revolution. It began with an occupation in response to the Tampico Affair of April 9, 1914, where Mexican forces had detained nine American sailors, further worsened relations, and led to widespread anti-Americanism in Mexico.