The invasion culminated with the storming of Chapultepec Castle in the city itself.
He understood that Chapultepec Castle was an important position for the defense of the city.
"Incidentally, were you in Chapultepec Castle the other day?"
In the 18th century, the Spanish built the Chapultepec Castle, which initially was a summer retreat for viceroys.
By 1880, it became an independent agency located at Chapultepec Castle, then encompassing six observatories.
Mexico City was guarded in part by Chapultepec Castle, which was being used as a military academy.
During the assault on Chapultepec Castle, he refused what he felt was a "bad order" to withdraw his troops.
The Imperial couple chose as their home Chapultepec Castle.
On the 13th, the last battle of the campaign took place at Chapultepec Castle.
Capturing Chapultepec Castle, he established headquarters there to await developments in the north.