Cinco de Mayo Significance The Battle of Puebla was important for at least two reasons. First, although considerably outnumbered, the Mexicans defeated a much better-equipped French army. This battle was significant in that the 4,000 Mexican soldiers were greatly outnumbered by the well-equipped French army of 8,000 that had not been defeated for almost 50 years. Second, since the Battle of Puebla, no country in the Americas has subsequently been invaded by any other European military force. The Puebla victory came to symbolize unity and pride for what seemed like a Mexican David defeating a French Goliath.It helped establish a much-needed sense of national unity and patriotism.
Posted on: Mon, 05 May 2014 14:38:07 +0000
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