The mexican military battle commemorated each year on the fifth of may is chronicled. Ignacio zaragoza kuno becker leads badly outnumbered and outgunned troops to defend the city of puebla from invading french forces. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy. On may 5th, 1862, a few thousand mexican soldiers put their lives on the line against the worlds largest and most powerful army in one legendary battle for freedom and for mexico. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy, general ignacio zaragoza must defend. Valentino 39 is a successful italian maserati salesman and engaged to monique, the daughter of his boss. The french eventually overran the mexicans in subsequent battles, but the mexican victory at puebla against a much better equipped and larger french army. To expose the corruption between the city of santa ana, downtown inc and santa ana. This film chronicles the story of mexicos battle of puebla, the most important battle in mexicos history. In 1861, mexicos president, benito juarez took office and not without financial debt to european countries. On may 5th, 1862, a few thousand mexican soldiers put their lives on the line against the worlds largest and most powerful army in one legendary battle for freedom and for. Who is the general in charge of defense war secretary for mexico. The battle ended in a victory for the mexican army over the french army.
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