When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy, general ignacio zaragoza played by kuno becker goal. Mexico is broke and doesnt have the money to pay its debt. On may 5th, 1862, a few thousand mexican soldiers put their lives on the line against the. This film chronicles the story of mexicos battle of puebla, the most important battle in mexicos history. 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. The mexican military battle commemorated each year on the fifth of may is chronicled. Celebrate mexicanamerican culture and the anniversary of mexicos victory of the battle of puebla with traditional and new takes on favorites. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy, general ignacio zaragoza played by kuno becker, must defend the city of puebla, commanding a poorly armed and outnumbered troop of men. Outnumbered mexican army defeats french at battle of puebla. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone.
Details include the date it was added to netflix in the usa, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. With christian vazquez, angelica aragon, liz gallardo, kuno becker. In 1861 the liberal mexican benito juarez 18061872 became president of a country in financial ruin, and he was forced to default on his debts to european governments. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy. This battle is considered to be one of mexicos most significant, in its fight for independence. In response, france, britain and spain sent naval forces to veracruz to demand reimbursement. Low budget foreign period war films have a tough hill to climb.
The movie is a heartwarming story about the undermanned mexican army against the unstoppable french. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy, general ignacio zaragoza must defend. 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. But when the credits roll, youll regret the time you spent watching this movie.
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