Saint Patrick’s Battalion: Batallón de San Patricio

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In this episode, Marcelo and the gang uncover the remarkable story of Saint Patrick’s Battalion, a group of mostly Irish, catholic immigrants who fought for Mexico during the Mexican American War (1846–1848). Led by John Riley, these soldiers switched sides, driven by religious persecution, mistreatment, and solidarity with fellow Catholics. We explore their motivations, battles, and ultimate fate, shedding light on a little-known chapter of history. 

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Sources:

Miller, Robert Ryal. Shamrock and Sword: The Saint Patrick's Battalion in the U.S.-Mexican War. University of Oklahoma Press, 1989.

 Hogan, Michael. The Irish Soldiers of Mexico. Fondo Editorial Universitario, 1998.

Stevens, Peter F. The Rogue's March: John Riley and the St. Patrick's Battalion, 1846–48. Brassey's, 1999.

Minster, Christopher. "Biography of John Riley." ThoughtCo, 2019, https://www.thoughtco.com/biography-of-john-riley-2136191.

 "During the Mexican-American War, Irish-Americans Fought for Mexico in the 'Saint Patrick's Battalion'." Smithsonian Magazine, 2019, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/mexican-american-war-irish-immigrants-deserted-us-army-fight-against-america-180971713/.

"John Riley | A Continent Divided: The U.S.-Mexico War." UTA Libraries, https://libraries.uta.edu/usmexicowar/node/6590.

"Heroes or Traitors? Writing the Story of the Saint Patrick's Battalion in the Mexican-American War." Literary Hub, 2022, https://lithub.com/heroes-or-traitors-writing-the-story-of-saint-patricks-battalion-in-the-mexican-american-war/.

"The Untold Story of John Riley, Leader of the St. Patrick's Battalion." The Guadalajara Reporter, 2023, https://theguadalajarareporter.net/index.php/columns/columns/michael-hogan/59626-the-untold-story-of-john-riley-leader-of-the-st-patrick-s-battalion.

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