The French suffered 476 casualties in the Battle of Puebla, while the outnumbered Mexicans only suffered 339. May 5 is celebrated in Mexican-American communities throughout the United States as ...

The Consulate General of Mexico in Laredo celebrated the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Monday. The event was held at Plaza San Agustin before the statue of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza ...

People dressed as Zacapoaxtla Indigenous soldiers clash with others playing the part of French soldiers as they reenact The Battle of Puebla as part of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the Peñon de ...

This set the stage for the May 5, 1862 battle of Puebla, a city located on the road from the coastal city of Veracruz to Mexico City, the route of invading armies from the Spaniards to the ...

Why is this Day Celebrated in the United States? What is the Battle of Puebla? On May 5, 1862, the Battle of Puebla occurred, a conflict resulting from policies implemented by the Mexican ...

Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Here's what to know about the holiday.

Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, is almost here. The annual celebration marks the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla ...

During the Battle of Puebla in 1862, an outnumbered Mexican army led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the French imperial forces, providing a huge morale boost to the soldiers and country.

By way of Matamoras, we have received news from the City of Mexico to the 27th March, conveying intelligence of a grand battle between the French forces, advancing on Puebla, and the Mexicans ...

That is celebrated on Sept. 16. On Cinco de Mayo, we celebrate the victory of the Mexican people over the invading French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The day is a national holiday ...