Prior to this engagement, one force marched south from Fort Peaje, while the opposing force formed a line stretching west from the garrison known as "the Brickhouse.
Prior to this engagement, one force marched south from Fort Peaje, while the opposing force formed a line stretching west from the garrison known as "the Brickhouse." The defenders' advantage included a fortified road at the crest of a ridge defended by General Berriozabal. The attackers, fresh from a victory at Amozoc, formed three columns, one of which was sent to attack a nearby city and was repulsed by the Zappadores of Francisco Lamadrid. Another column failed to drive Arriata's Morelia battalion from Forts Loreto and Guadalupe. The repulsion of the final advance led to a cavalry charge by Felix Diaz, after which General Laurencez retreated to Orizaba. FTP, name this May 5, 1862 battle that temporarily prevented Napoleon III's annexation of Mexico.
Prior to this engagement, one force marched south from Fort Peaje, while the opposing force formed a line stretching west from the garrison known as "the Brickhouse.
Battle of Puebla