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14 Of the Strangest Wars Ever Fought (That Sound Completely Made Up)

Trista July 7, 2025 8 min

4. The Pastry War (France vs. Mexico, 1838-1839)

Épisode de l'expédition du mexique en 1838 (cropped) — *Episode of the expedition to Mexico in 1838*, Horace Vernet. Source: Wikipedia

When a French pastry chef’s shop was damaged in Mexico City, he demanded hefty compensation from the Mexican government. France took his grievance seriously—so seriously, in fact, that they blockaded Mexican ports and bombarded fortresses. This odd diplomatic spat escalated into a real war, only ending when Mexico agreed to pay reparations. The conflict is as strange as its name suggests. Read more at History.com.

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4. The Pastry War (France vs. Mexico, 1838-1839)

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