Why did France invade Mexico in 1862? War and history, though not necessarily commendable, tend to go hand in hand. Countless military conflicts ranging from small-scale skirmishes to full-blown world wars have plagued the globe for centuries upon centuries. Because of this, we often forget or overlook quite a few interesting battles or wars that have occurred throughout these times. One of these unusual and curious conflicts was the unexpected and theatrical French invasion of Mexico. ♦Consider supporting the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/Knowledgia ♦Please consider to SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/YJNqek ♦Music by Epidemic Sound ♦Sources : Hubert Howe Bancroft - History of Mexico: Being a Popular History of the Mexican People from the Earliest Primitive Civilization to the Present Time https://www.napoleon.org/en/history-of-the-two-empires/timelines/the-mexican-campaign-1862-1867/ ♦Script & Research : Skylar Gordon #History #Documentary