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When was the battle of Puebla between the French and Mexicans?
The Battle of Puebla, also known as the Cinco de Mayo (May 5th, 1862)
What advantages did the French have over the Mexicans in the battle of Puebla?
the french had more soldiers
Were the Mexicans well prepared for the battle of puebla?
were the mexicans well-prepared for the battle of puebla
Who fought in battle of Puebla?
Mexicans and Americans fought in the battle of Puebla
Why was the battle of puebla so important for Mexico?
The battle of Puebla was so important because, the Mexicans were poorly armed, and they were rivaling against French troops that were trained and professional, the Mexicans won. More than 130 years later after the battle in1862, millions of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans celebrate their victory. This celebration is known as Cinco DE Mayo.
What month did the Mexicans defeat the French?
Cinco De Mayo is the title for the day that the Mexicans defeated the French. It was on May 5, 1862. It is now a holiday.
How badly were the French outnumbered at the Battle of Puebla?
The French had a two to one advantage when the lost the Battle of Puebla.
Where did the largest battle in the struggle between the french and Mexicans take place?
This took place in Puebla. This day was known then and now as "Cinco de Mayo". Mexican lost the battle against the French, which would make it the ultimate irony why they celebrate the day of their defeat.
Who did the Mexicans fight on Cinco de Mayo?
Mexicans fought the French in the Battle of Puebla in the French-Mexican War. The date was May 5, 1862 and the Mexican forces won against great odds that they would be defeated.
The strongest army of the world during the Battle of Puebla?
The French army qualified as such. This is why the Battle of Puebla is so special for Mexicans: the battle was important because 4,500 Mexican soldiers defeated a much better-equipped French army composed of 6,500 men that had not been defeated for almost 50 years.
How do Mexicans celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
The Mexican celebrate Cinco de Mayo because of the battle of Puebla. The battle of Puebla is where the Mexicans beat the french at war, on the year 1862. the french invaded only because the American were busy at war, the civil war. But any way this is why the Mexicans celebrate cinco de mayo. It is observed with a recreation of the battle, parade, music, festivals and fiestas, food and drink.
What is the actual battle between the French and Mexican forces on Cinco de Mayo called?
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.
