The battle of Puebla lasted less than four hours on May 5, 1862. Because it showed the resolve of the Mexicans to fight the French occupiers in Mexico, it is celebrated annually as the Cinco de Mayo.
The French commander, General Charles de Lorencez, did not start an artillery barrage of Puebla and two other forts until shortly before noon, but exhausted all of his ammunition by 3 PM. When the daily rains arrived, it stymied the French troops, who fell back. As many as 462 soldiers were killed and more than 300 wounded.
It was a standard battle for the 19th century: riflemen supported by cavalry and artillery pieces, 'charging' against the opposition. In this case, the French commander thought Mexican soldiers would get scared, leaving their positions as soon as he made a show of force. This proved to be a fatal miscalculation.
Cinco de Mayo - May 5.
May 5th, 1862
1869
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Battle of Puebla
The Battle of Puebla.
The war in which the Battle of Puebla was fought was the French-Mexican War. The unlikely Mexican victory is celebrated on the anniversary of the May 5, 1862 each year.
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It ended on may fifth in 1862 and did'nt even last 24 hours from cheyenne barron
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Mexicans and Americans fought in the battle of Puebla
Battle of Puebla happened on 1862-05-05.
were the mexicans well-prepared for the battle of puebla
Battle of Puebla
The town is Puebla and the battle is called The Battle of Puebla.
what does the Battle of Puebla represent to the Mexican people
The French had a two to one advantage when the lost the Battle of Puebla.
La Batalla de Puebla
It means battle of Puebla.
Emperor Napoleon III led France during the Battle of Puebla.