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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.
The dispatch of Gen. ORTEGA to COMONFORT, relative to the operations of the French in protecting their retreat, is tortured into a statement that Puebla is to be again assaulted at once.
The small American garrison at Puebla was attacked the night of September 13-14, 1847 by Mexican Brig. Gen. Joaquin Rea and 4,000 men who surrounded the city. They cut off every means of supply and even attempted, unsuccessfully, to divert the stream supplying water.
Dec 11, 2023 · The Mexican army laid siege to U.S. forces occupying Puebla, Mexico for a month after General Winfield Scott won the Battle of Chapultepec and captured Mexico City. This siege lasted from September 14 to October 12, 1847. U.S. Forces at Puebla.
- Randal Rust
Siege and Occupation of Vera Cruz; Scott's March Inland; Cerro Gordo; Push to the Valley of Mexico; Contreras and Churubusco; Molino del Rey and Chapultepec; Puebla and Huamantla; Troop Movements and Logistics; Women and the War. Intro: Women and the War; U.S. Women and the War; Mexican Women and the War; War at Home. Intro: War at Home; U.S ...
Siege of Puebla. Several battles and sieges took place around the city of Puebla in Mexico: The Siege of Puebla (1847) during the Mexican–American War; The Siege of Puebla (1863) during the French intervention in Mexico.
Sep 14, 2020 · Scott's campaign in Mexico: from the rendezvous on the island of Lobos to the taking of the city, including an account of the siege of Puebla, with sketches of the country, and manners and customs of the inhabitants.
