Battle of Veracruz (1838)
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The Battle of Veracruz, also known as the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa, was a naval engagement that pitted a French frigate squadron under Rear Admiral Charles Baudin against the Mexican citadel of San
1841 painting of the battle
An engraving of the French admiral Charles Baudin, by an unknown author.
1839 painting of the bombardment of San Juan de Ulua by Théodore Gudin
Details on the taking of St-JEAN ULLOA and VERA CRUZ, illustrated by an unknown author.
Pastry War
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The Pastry War began in November 1838 when French naval forces blockaded ports in Mexico, and captured San Juan de Ulúa in Veracruz. This was in response to allegations of mistreatment of French natio
Battle of Veracruz (1838)
…Piastres, equivalent to 3,000,000 francs. The Mexican government refused, and because of the triggering incident, the conflict has become known as the "Pastry War". A first French frigate squadron under Captain Charles Louis Joseph Bazoche, comprising the 60-gun frigate Herminie and three brigs, was sent to Mexico…
French troops under Prince de Joinville attack the residence of General Arista in Veracruz, 1838. Painting by Pharamond Blanchard.