French Ambitions and the Battle of Puebla

This chapter delves into the geopolitical motives behind the alliance formed by Britain, Spain, and France regarding Mexico, highlighting Napoleon III's expansionist goals. It covers the monumental Battle of Puebla, where Mexican forces, against the odds, resist a French invasion, leading to the eventual establishment of French rule under Archduke Maximilian amidst continued local opposition.

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