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At the Battle of Otumba, Cortez identified the Aztec general and led enough horsemen to break through the ranks and eliminate the command, causing the Aztec army to disintegrate and enabling the Spanish to escape.
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“Cortez identifies where the Aztec general is.”
“He rallies enough horsemen to blast through the Aztec ranks and take out their command and control.”
“The Aztec army disintegrates and the Spanish are able to flee.”Play from 17:01Report a misattribution
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