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Over 100 years ago, France started a war with Mexico. In the Mexican city of Puebla, two forts blocked the advance of the French troops. There were about 6,000 French and 2,000 Mexican soldiers. The Mexicans were under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza.
On May 5, 1862, the French attacked the two forts. Before the day was over, one of the forts was destroyed and more than 1,000 French soldiers were killed. The Mexicans had won the battle. This battle is known as the Battle of Puebla.
The battlefield is now a city park, with a statue of General Zaragoza on horseback and a war museum that was once one of the forts the General and his men defended.
In the museum is a display of hundreds of toy soldiers arranged to show what happened during the battle.
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What is sinco de mayo?
Perhaps you mean "Cinco de Mayo" - in Spanish, that means the date, 5. May.
What does Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5. It is a Mexican day of celebration for the Battle at Puebla.
When did the war end of Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de mayo was not a war
How do I say happy may 5 in Spanish?
Cinco de Mayo AAAAAARRRRRRIIIIBAAA YA YA YAYAYAYA!!
Why was Cinco de Mayo May 5?
The reason that Cinco de Mayo happened is because of Mexico's victory over the French in Pueblo. This event occurred on May 5, 1862.
How did Mexico contributed with the US?
5 de mayo
Why is May 5 important?
Cinco de Mayo
Which date is celebrated in Texas battle of puebla?
Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a celebration held on May 5
How do you say may 11th in Spanish?
Hoy es el primero de mayo
What are the release dates for Mexican Made Easy - 2010 Cinco de Mayo 5-1?
Mexican Made Easy - 2010 Cinco de Mayo 5-1 was released on: USA: 5 May 2012
May 5 in Spanish?
May 5 in Spanish is "Cinco de Mayo." It's a celebration of the Mexican army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Where is the Plaza de Mayo?
The Plaza de Mayo is locted in Argentina. The Plaza de Mayo is locted in Argentina.
