Battle of Puebla Crossword Puzzle
A themed crossword with 43 clues to draw from. Find names, forts, military terms, and places connected to Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at Puebla.
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About the Battle of Puebla Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle covers the Battle of Puebla, fought on May fifth, 1862, during the French intervention in Mexico. Its words include Mexican commander Ignacio Zaragoza, French general Lorencez, the forts of Loreto and Guadalupe, and military terms such as artillery and retreat. It is suited to learners exploring Mexican and world history, or anyone interested in the events behind Cinco de Mayo.
This crossword draws on 43 clues about Battle of Puebla. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.
Sample clues
- •Large guns used in warfare (9 letters)
- •Series of military operations (8 letters)
- •Ancient city near Puebla (7 letters)
- •Force led by Lorencez at Puebla (10 letters)
- •Entry into a country by armed force (8 letters)
- •Date commemorated by Cinco de Mayo (8 letters)
- •Mexican general who helped defend Puebla (7 letters)
- •Government without a monarch (8 letters)
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