Battle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). By the French artist Jean Basin. The Battle of Camaron, on 30 April 1863, established the legendary status of the French Foreign Legion as a fighting force. France intervened in Mexico in 1862, initially with the support of Spain and Britain after Mexico suspended payments of interest on loans from foreign governments. A small Foreign Legion detachment of 62 men and three officers commanded by Captain Jean Danjou were besieged and attacked at the Hacienda Camaron near Palo Verde by a Mexican force of 1600 men. After refusing to surr
Battle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). By the French artist Jean Basin. The Battle of Camaron, on 30 April 1863, established the legendary status of the French Foreign Legion as a fighting force. France intervened in Mexico in 1862, initially with the support of Spain and Britain after Mexico suspended payments of interest on loans from foreign governments. A small Foreign Legion detachment of 62 men and three officers commanded by Captain Jean Danjou were besieged and attacked at the Hacienda Camaron near Palo Verde by a Mexican force of 1600 men. After refusing to surrender, the Legionnaires mounted an heroic defence of the Hacienda until, out of ammunition, the surviving five mounted a bayonet charge against the Mexicans. Two were killed and the remaining three captured. Mexican commander Colonel Milan was so impressed with their courage that he granted the three safe passage, allowing them to keep their flag. Every year the Foreign Legion commemorates the battle with a ceremony on what is known as Camerone Day.
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