Category Archives: Mexican Border War

On The Border

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Mustang

For three hundred years, Spain, France, and England asserted their claims over vast swaths of the North American continent.  They did this by sending soldiers, settlers, trappers, and merchants to plant their flags, construct fortifications and trading posts.  They signed … Continue reading →

Posted in American Frontier, American Indians, American Southwest, Colonial America, History, Indian Territory, Mexican Border War | 3 Comments

The U.S./Mexican Border

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Mustang

As U.S. law enforcement continues its struggle against Mexican smugglers and murderers, (popularly referred to as the drug cartels), it may be useful to note that this struggle has been going on since around the mid-1800s.  If practice makes perfect, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Southwest, Gunfights and such, Mexican American War, Mexican Border War, Texas Rangers | 5 Comments