Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_siege
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Zachary_Taylor
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Establishment of a French puppet regime in Mexico
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| gptkbp:arrondissements |
A key city in central Mexico
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
High casualties on both sides
Heavy losses during the siege Significant losses during the siege |
| gptkbp:city |
A major urban center in Mexico
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Mexican_Republic |
| gptkbp:commander |
Approximately 30,000 troops
Lorencez led the attack Zaragoza led the defense |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:French_occupation_of_Puebla
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| gptkbp:consequences |
Strengthened Mexican resistance movements
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Symbol of Mexican resistance
|
| gptkbp:date |
April 1863
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Affected U. S.-Mexico relations during the period
Condemnation of French intervention |
| gptkbp:duration |
Over a year
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
May 1864
|
| gptkbp:enemy |
April 1863
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| gptkbp:goal |
Defend sovereignty and independence
Establish a monarchy in Mexico |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Subject of numerous historical studies and analyses
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Mexican-American War aftermath
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Reports and accounts of the siege exist
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Delayed French control of Mexico
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future military strategies in Mexico
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked a turning point in the conflict
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Puebla
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Civilians suffered greatly during the siege.
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Approximately 12,000 troops
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Celebrated in Mexico on Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrations originated from this event |
| gptkbp:leadership |
Criticized for his siege tactics
Recognized for his strategic defense |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced Mexican nationalism
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Puebla,_Mexico
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
Utilized guerrilla tactics and fortifications
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:military_siege
One of the key battles in the French intervention |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Siege led to shortages for Mexican forces
Use of artillery and fortifications by both sides Utilized artillery and siege tactics |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Part of the broader narrative of resistance against foreign intervention
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Mexican forces received support from local militias
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
May 1864
A significant event in Mexican military history |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:General_Ignacio_Zaragoza
gptkb:General_Charles_de_Lorencez |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Lasted until 1867
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
French intervention in Mexico
|
| gptkbp:result |
French victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Part of the larger conflict of the Second French intervention in Mexico
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Puebla was crucial for French supply lines
|
| gptkbp:supply_chain |
French relied on supply lines from Veracruz
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Represents Mexican resilience and unity
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Mexican forces fortified the city
Attempt to control key cities Defend and hold the city |