European Intervention in Mexico. Share full article. May 20, 1862. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from May 20, 1862, Page 4 Buy Reprints.

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 ...

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.