
Battle of Resaca De La Paima · Battle of Resaca De La Paima. Americans commanded by Brig General Taylor; the Mexicans by General Arista on the 9th of May 1846. The brilliant charge o the Mexican batteries by the U.S. Dargoons, under Captain May, who took General La Vega Prisoner. American Army 3000 men- Mexicans 6000. American killed 43 wounded 113. Mexicans 400 Killed - 600 wounded.