This May 5, the Battle of Puebla of 1862 is commemorated, when the Mexican army, commanded by General Ignacio Zaragoza, faced the French expeditionary forces near the city of Puebla. This confrontation occurred in the context of the second French intervention in Mexicowho sought to claim financial debts from Mexico.
The significant difference in preparation and equipment between the experienced French army and the poorly supplied Mexican forces led to anticipation of a French victory.
Contrary to expectations, the Mexican army achieved a decisive victory over the French army, considered one of the most powerful and experienced in the world at the time. Defense strategy, knowledge of the terrain and courage of Mexican troops played a crucial role in the victory.
This became an important symbol of resistance and tenacity of the Mexican people. More than celebrating a military victory, this day symbolizes Mexico’s resistance to foreign oppression and its fight for sovereignty and national dignity.
Within the framework of this commemoration, through social networks, some users took advantage of their creativity to remember in a funny waycomparing crude facts recorded today with this important date.
Some of the users took the opportunity to mock how ironic it sounds that an armed battle has been caused by the collection of damages to a pastry, even though this event took place between 1838 and 1839which came to an end after having signed the Peace Treaty in Veracruz.
“And that was how the #BattleOfPuebla began…”
Also, with scenes from the series television The Simpsonsthey mocked the accent of the French and the reaction of Ignacio Zaragoza, who commanded the Mexican Army.
“#5DeMayo #BatallaDePuebla Nobody: General Ignacio Zaragoza with the Frenchs:”
On the other hand, they made fun of the recent cases where some people They tripped over road dividers that they had placed after inaugurating the cycle path at an intersection in Puebla. The videos from the security cameras were spread on social networks and quickly became popular.
“I open a thread of the most memorable moments of the #BatallaDePuebla”
“Today is May 5 and the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla is commemorated.”
They even joked that when they were asked about the Battle of Puebla, they would tell about how a Mexican got the Cartier company to sell jewelry after an error on its website for only 273 pesos.
“I am going to tell my descendants that this was the Battle of Puebla”
