Battle of Puebla
May 5, 1862 · Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
Result Mexican victory
Mexican forces under Ignacio Zaragoza defeated a French army at Puebla. The victory is remembered as Cinco de Mayo.
Battle of PueblaMay 5, 1862 · Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
Result Mexican victory
Mexican forces under Ignacio Zaragoza defeated a French army at Puebla. The victory is remembered as Cinco de Mayo.