Siege of Puebla (1863)

March 16 – May 17, 1863 · Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza

Result Franco-Imperial victory

French troops under Élie Forey besieged and took Puebla after two months. The fall of the city opened the road to Mexico City.

French Empire and Mexican Empire

Mexican Republic

Strength and losses

Strength
28,600
Casualties
1,150
Guns
c. 56
Strength
22,000c. 22,000
Casualties
2,000
Captured
12,500c. 20,000