Siege of Puebla (1863)

The Siege of Puebla occurred between 16 March and 17 May 1863 during the French Intervention in Mexico, between forces of the Second French Empire and forces of the Second Federal Republic of Mexico. The French were advancing toward Mexico City, and were blocked by Mexican troops at Puebla. The French encircled the city, and attempted to take it by storm, but failed. The French defeated several Mexican relief attempts, and after several weeks the city fell, a French victory.

Siege of Puebla (1863)

The Siege of Puebla occurred between 16 March and 17 May 1863 during the French Intervention in Mexico, between forces of the Second French Empire and forces of the Second Federal Republic of Mexico. The French were advancing toward Mexico City, and were blocked by Mexican troops at Puebla. The French encircled the city, and attempted to take it by storm, but failed. The French defeated several Mexican relief attempts, and after several weeks the city fell, a French victory.