Mexican Independence Day, Battle of Puebla, Cinco de Mayo History

Cinco De Mayo is a remarkable celebration of a victory by the Mexican Army over the French Army in the Battle of Puebla. This was exactly happened on May 5, 1862. Apparently, it was a great victory because it was unexpected. France at that time was still very powerful and had many troops in Mexico....read more

Cinco de Mayo, “the fifth of May” In the year 1862 A nation called France…decided to prance into Mexico with intent to subdue  Outnumbered two to one…in a city called Puebla The Mexicans all took a stand Defeating the French army…and holding their city Sent a message to every foreign land.