Hernán Cortés set sail for Mexico in 1519 with an expedition that included around 600 men. This group consisted of soldiers, sailors, and other support personnel as he aimed to conquer the Aztec Empire. Cortés's forces were relatively small compared to the vast population of the Aztecs, but his strategic alliances and military tactics played a crucial role in his eventual success.
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