1076: The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo
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Napoleon III's Mexican Adventure
This chapter explores France's imperial ambitions in Mexico during the 1860s, capitalizing on U.S. distractions from its civil war. The narrative highlights the Battle of Puebla, Mexico's fleeting victory, and the subsequent establishment of a French-backed monarchy amidst increasing repression.
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