The Franco Mexican War: When France Lost to Mexico

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Discover the fascinating history behind the Franco Mexican War and the Battle of Puebla, a pivotal moment in Mexican history that led to the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Learn how this historic conflict shaped Mexico's future and why it's remembered today

France, in an attempt to colonize Mexico, invaded the country in the 19th century. Simultaneously, the American Civil War rages on and the American allies are unable to assist Mexico from its European invaders. This is the story Mexico's determined resistance to European colonialism

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Fun facts of the Second French Intervention in Mexico:

France also used soldiers from their colonies, including Algerian and Senegalese soldiers.

Benito Juarez is painted as a hero in Mexican history, but the truth is during his short reign Maximiliano did more for the indigenous people than Benito did in his whole career and arguably loved Mexico more than Benito did. He even only accepted the request to be emperor because he was tricked into believing that’s what the Mexican people wanted.

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the USA than in Mexico.

danielgl

You know it’s going to be a good day when Unsolicited Tales drops a new video

dylansmith

Nice work with the historically accurate map of 19th century Europe, with the small German states, Italian kingdoms, Serbia etc. Many people would just copy and paste a current map of Europe and say job done. Love the channel!

lucacoccioli

I gotta say, this was the best video on the Second French Intervention I've ever seen. The coverage of the Battle of Puebla was very commendable.

extrahistory