First Franco Mexican War (nov 27, 1838 – mar 9, 1839)
Description:
A naval blockade of some Mexican ports and the capture of the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa in Veracruz by French forces sent by King Louis-Philippe. It ended several months later with a British-brokered peace. The intervention followed many claims by French nationals of losses due to unrest in Mexico.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 27, 1838
mar 9, 1839
~ 3 months and 12 days