First Siege of Veracruz

The First Siege of Veracruz was a military encounter of the Reform War which took place around Veracruz, Mexico in 1859. Conservative President Miguel Miramon attempted to besiege the Liberal capital, Veracruz, but was slowed by guerrilla attacks and forced to withdraw when he received news that a Liberal army was marching on Mexico City.[1] Miramon would try again one year later with similar results in the Second Siege of Veracruz.

First Siege of Veracruz
Part of the Reform War
DateFebruary 16 - March 31, 1859
Location
Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
Result Liberal victory
Belligerents
Mexico Conservatives Mexico Liberals
Commanders and leaders
Mexico Miguel Miramon Mexico Benito Juarez

References
  1. Marley, David F. Wars of the Americas: A Chronology of Armed Conflict in the New World, 1492 to the Present, ABC-CLIO, 1998, pp.531-2
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