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The Battle of Puebla occured when French emperor Napoleon III invaded Mexico (along with other European powers, Spain and Britain) to collect debts owed by the Mexican government. While Britain and Spain withdrew their men, Napoleon occupied the Mexican port city of Veracruz. On May 5, 1862, French and Mexican forces met in combat near the Mexican city of Puebla. The Mexican forces defeated the French forces, providing a major morale boost to the occupied Mexican population. The victory is celebrated to this day, in the form of Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May). In popular folklore, the Cinco de Mayo victory was that of the peasant fighting in the streets for Mexico's Independence from European domination. That view makes for excellent fireside chats, family fables and morality tales but lacks historical accuracy. Ignacio Zaragoza was a skillfull commander and deserving of the rank of General in the Mexican Army. His Army of about 4,500 troops was 20 percent smaller then the French forces commanded by Charles de Lorenncz, but Zaragoza was in the well fortified defenses of Puebla, had superior artillery and they were a battle hardened force. Much of the French Invading force was ill and consisted of Parade Ground or pretty uniformed troops with very little combat training and experience. It was a resounding victory for Mexico.
There were four factors that contributed to the end of the conflict:
There were four factors that contributed to the end of the conflict:
Just outside of the City of Puebla, in the State of Puebla, Mexico.
Mexicans and Americans fought in the battle of Puebla
Mexico and France
The Mexicans and French!
Mexicans and French
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The town is Puebla and the battle is called The Battle of Puebla.
The battle was The Battle of Puebla. It took place on May 5, 1862.
The battle took place in the city of Puebla, and was fought between the Mexican Army and a French force that was withdrawing to the coast. A series of misunderstandings led to the battle, which resulted in the first-ever Mexican victory over the French forces occupying their country.
Mexicans and Americans fought in the battle of Puebla
Battle of Puebla happened on 1862-05-05.
The Battle of Puebla took place on 5 May 1862 (1862-05-05), and is celebrated on its anniversary, better known by the Spanish name Cinco de Mayo.
were the mexicans well-prepared for the battle of puebla
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Such battle occurred on the outskirts of the city of Puebla (80 miles SE of Mexico City). The battle is known as the Battle of Puebla (May 5, 1862), when 4700 Mexican militiamen fought against 6,000 French soldiers. The battle is significant because France was the most powerful and best equipped military power of the time.
No. It originated somewhere in the state of Puebla, close to the city where the Cinco de Mayo or Battle of Puebla took place.
Battle of Puebla