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1. www.imdb.com › title › tt2553908Cinco de Mayo, La Batalla (2013) - IMDb

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   May 3, 2013 · Cinco de Mayo, La Batalla: Directed by Rafa Lara. With Christian Vazquez, Kuno Becker, Liz Gallardo, William Miller. On May 5th, 1862, a few thousand Mexican soldiers put their lives on the line against the world's largest and most powerful army in one legendary battle for freedom and for Mexico.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Battle_of_PueblaBattle of Puebla - Wikipedia

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   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.

   • Date: 5 May 1862

   • Result: Mexican victory

4. www.si.edu › stories › real-history-cinco-de-mayoThe real history of Cinco de Mayo | Smithsonian Institution

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   May 3, 2021 · Hannah S. Ostroff. The first frozen margarita machine in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Cinco de Mayo isn’t the same as Mexico’s Independence Day. (That’s Sept. 16.) The holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862.

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   What happened at the Battle of Puebla?

   • "Viva El Cinco de Mayo!" The Battle of Puebla - Warfare History Network Photo Credit: Utilizing the natural terrain around Puebla, French Zoaves take cover while preparing to move on Mexican positions. Despite the superior pedigree of Comte de Lorencez’s French forces, General Ignacio Zargaoza’s homegrown defenders would serve as more than a match.

   “Viva El Cinco de Mayo!” The Battle of Puebla

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   Why do Mexicans celebrate the Battle of Puebla?

   • While the original celebrations in the United States were localized among Mexican immigrants from the state of Puebla commemorating the battle, over time, the origins of the holiday have become less emphasized and the date has evolved into a general celebration of Mexican culture by immigrants and their descendants from all parts of Mexico.

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   How many troops were sent to Veracruz in 1861?

   • In October 1861, representatives of France, Spain, and Britain met in London and formally agreed to send naval forces and 10,000 troops to Veracruz. Spain would furnish 7,000 men under General Juan Prim, Conde de Reus y Marquis de los Castillejos, and France would send 2,500 troops under Vice Admiral Jean Jurien de la Gravière.

   “Viva El Cinco de Mayo!” The Battle of Puebla

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   What happened at Orizaba in 1862?

   • On April 9, 1862, agreements at Orizaba between the allies broke down, as France made it increasingly clear that it intended to invade Mexico and interfere in its government in violation of previous treaties.

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6. www.history.com › topics › holidaysCinco de Mayo 2024: Facts, Meaning & Celebrations | HISTORY

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   Oct 23, 2009 · Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The...

7. www.britannica.com › event › Battle-of-PueblaBattle of Puebla | Mexican Victory, Cinco de Mayo, Zaragoza

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   Apr 30, 2024 · During the Battle of Puebla (May 5, 1862), invading French troops were repulsed there by a much smaller Mexican force under the command of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza; thereafter the city was renamed Puebla de Zaragoza, and May 5 ( Cinco de Mayo) became a Mexican national holiday.

8. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › cinco-de-mayoOutnumbered Mexican army defeats French at Battle of Puebla

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   Mar 3, 2010 · 1862. Outnumbered Mexican army defeats French at Battle of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo. During the French-Mexican War (1861-1867), an outnumbered Mexican army defeats a powerful invading French...

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9. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › viva-el-cinco"Viva El Cinco de Mayo!" The Battle of Puebla - Warfare ...

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   “Viva El Cinco de Mayo!” The Battle of Puebla. During the 1862 Battle of Puebla, a hastily assembled team of Mexican peasants met the “world’s best army”, delaying Napoleon III’s plans for Mexico. This article appears in: October 2005. By Ron Gilliam.