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The siege of Puebla occurred between 16 March and 17 May 1863 during the Second French intervention in Mexico, between forces of the Second French Empire and forces of the Second Federal Republic of Mexico. The French were advancing toward Mexico City, and were blocked by Mexican troops at Puebla.
- 16 March-17 May 1863
- Franco-Imperial victory
- Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Gen. GARZA, formerly Governor of Tamaulipas, a bold and talented soldier, has been placed in supreme command of the district of Mexico. It appears that considerable of an army has already been ...
Whatever may be the result, it is now certain that the siege of Puebla by the French will constitute one of the most remarkable episodes in the history of modern warfare.
May 5, 2022 · Cinco de Mayo celebrations marks the Mexican victory over French invaders in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. The victory did not stop the French from establishing a short-lived client state in Mexico, but it did become of rallying cry of Mexico's determination to be free of European powers.
The Battle of Puebla (Spanish: Batalla de Puebla; French: Bataille de Puebla), also known as the Battle of May 5 (Spanish: Batalla del 5 de Mayo) took place on 5 May, Cinco de Mayo, 1862, near Puebla de los Ángeles, during the second French intervention in Mexico.
- 5 May 1862
- Mexican victory [1] [2]
- Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
The enemy is now attacking Puebla with a well appointed army, four times larger than that with which Gen. Scott fought his way from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico, which he entered and held...
May 5, 2011 · In the book The Two Battles of Cinco de Mayo by M.J. Philipus and John F. Garcia, the two battles of Puebla were decisive not only for victory over the French but in saving Mexico in the long run.
