When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy. In 1861, mexicos president, benito juarez took office and not without financial debt to european countries. Mexico has defaulted on its debt to france, and french troops have arrived. Espa na spain francia france inglaterra england mexico 4. The movie is a heartwarming story about the undermanned mexican army against the unstoppable french. This film chronicles the story of mexicos battle of puebla, the most important battle in mexicos history.
The battle ended in a victory for the mexican army over the french army. To expose the corruption between the city of santa ana, downtown inc and santa ana. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy, general ignacio zaragoza played by kuno becker goal. The french eventually overran the mexicans in subsequent battles, but the mexican victory at puebla against a much better equipped and larger french army. On may 5th, 1862, a few thousand mexican soldiers put their lives on the line against the worlds largest and most powerful army in one legendary battle for freedom and for mexico. Battle ships arrive at harbor in veracruz, mexico in what year. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy, general ignacio zaragoza must defend. Ignacio zaragoza kuno becker leads badly outnumbered and outgunned troops to defend the city of puebla from invading french forces. Who is the general in charge of defense war secretary for mexico. On may 5th, 1862, a few thousand mexican soldiers put their lives. With christian vazquez, angelica aragon, liz gallardo, kuno becker. The mexican military battle commemorated each year on the fifth of may is chronicled. On may 5th, 1862, a few thousand mexican soldiers put their lives on the line against the worlds largest and most powerful army in one legendary battle for freedom and for.
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