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Battle of Puebla

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Noun1.Battle of Puebla - a battle in which Mexican forces defeated the French in 1862
Mexico, United Mexican States - a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810


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May 5 may be best known as a Mexican holiday commemorating the Battle of Puebla, but in New York City this year it was Chanel No.
Cinco de Mayo - Spanish for "the fifth of May" - is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
The day marks the Mexican victory over the French in the battle of Puebla in 1862.
 
 
 
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