D day, June 6, 1944 - where was Mexico
Perhaps not a big player in the invasion of France, Mexico was in the effort. This story may be of interest to some: https://www.history.com/news/mexico-world-war-ii-surprising-involvement My curio...
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s1214 wrote:
If my memory still serves me.... Prior to the declaration of war. Germany tried to get Mexico to join them thru secret diplomatic dealings. Mexico instead provided the US with all the discussions and entered into their own negotiations with the US. When Germany's effort failed, they were not happy which led to the sinking's and refusal to apologize.
You're not that old. It was World War 1 in which Mexico and Germany were "near" an alliance if I recall correctly.
Perhaps those negotiations took place at both wars?
At any rate, Columbus, New Mexico was invaded by Pancho Villa with his army of 500+ in 1916
There is a fascinating documentation at the Columbus Historical Society Museum in Columbus. They had a corresponding book in the gift shop but it was sold out when I visited.
