The French troops in Puebla encounter strong…

May 1862 CE

The French troops in Puebla encounter strong resistance led by one of Juárez's trusted men, General Ignacio Zaragoza, who deals the foreigners their first defeat on May 5, 1862 (May 5 is celebrated today as one of Mexico's two national holidays).

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Puebla (de Zaragoza) Puebla Mexico View →

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Benito Juárez View → Ignacio Zaragoza View →

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