Where did the Battle of Puebla take place?

Mexico
The Battle of Puebla occured when French emperor Napoleon III invaded Mexico (along with other European powers, Spain and Britain) to collect debts owed by the Mexican government. While Britain and Spain withdrew their men, Napoleon occupied the Mexican port city of Veracruz. On May 5, 1862, French and Mexican forces met in combat near the Mexican city of Puebla. The Mexican forces defeated the French forces, providing a major morale boost to the occupied Mexican population. The victory is celebrated to this day, in the form of Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May). In popular folklore, the Cinco de Mayo victory was that of the peasant fighting in the streets for Mexico's Independence from European domination. That view makes for Excellent fireside chats, family fables and morality tales but lacks historical accuracy. Ignacio Zaragoza was a skillfull commander and deserving of the rank of General in the Mexican Army. His Army of about 4,500 troops was 20 percent smaller then the French forces commanded by Charles de Lorenncz, but Zaragoza was in the well fortified defenses of Puebla, had superior artillery and they were a battle hardened force. Much of the French Invading force was ill and consisted of Parade Ground or pretty uniformed troops with very little combat training and experience. It was a resounding victory for Mexico.