Cinco de Mayo – ‘the fifth of May’ marks a very important day in the history of Mexico.  No, it is not Mexico’s Independence Day.  Cinco de Mayo is the celebration commemorating the Mexican army defeating the larger enemy, France, as they tried to advance to Mexico City from Veracruz in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.   Mexico, the underdog, had no artillery and about 4,500 soldiers, whereas France had one of the best-armed forces in the world and showed up with 6,500 soldiers.  The impressive victory by the devoted Mexican army shocked many and is now celebrated throughout the world.