First Siege of Veracruz

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

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 down 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.

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