the proposed intervention in mexico; the french and spanish to land troops and march on the capital--the british squadron to take possession of the ports and custom-houses. Share full article Nov ...

French Intervention in Europe and America Turkey and Mexico. Share full article. July 24, 1860. Credit... The New York Times Archives.

The real story of Cinco de Mayo weaves together two concurrent wars—the French intervention in Mexico (also known as The Maximillian Affair) and the American Civil War.