This country fought France in the 1838 Pastry War, during which a general from this country lost his leg, then had it buried with military honors.
This country fought France in the 1838 Pastry War, during which a general from this country lost his leg, then had it buried with military honors. That injury occurred during a failed raid on the occupied fort city of (*) Veracruz in this country. For ten points, name this country which celebrates an 1865 victory against the French at Puebla on Cinco de Mayo, and which was often led in battle by Santa Anna.
This country fought France in the 1838 Pastry War, during which a general from this country lost his leg, then had it buried with military honors.
Mexico (accept United Mexican States or Estados Unidos Mexicanos)