Map Description

Historical Map of the Texas Revolution 1835-1836.


Illustrating:

The Major Movements of Texan and Mexican Military Forces, February - April, 1836.

:: February ::

• Mexican forces under Santa Anna crossed Rio Grande, advancing toward San Antonio
• Texian forces consolidated at the Alamo under William Travis
• James Fannin established position at Presidio La Bahía (Goliad)

:: March ::

• Feb 23-March 6: Siege and Battle of the Alamo; Mexican victory
• March 11: Sam Houston retreated eastward with main Texian army
• March 19-20: Battle of Coleto Creek; Fannin's force surrendered to Urrea
• March 27: Goliad Massacre; ~400 Texian prisoners executed
• Mexican army pursued Houston eastward

:: April ::

• April 21: Battle of San Jacinto; Houston's army surprised and defeated Santa Anna
• Mexican forces began withdrawing south after Santa Anna's capture

This campaign saw Mexican forces initially dominate but ultimately lose Texas after San Jacinto's decisive battle.

Credits

Used by permission of the University of Texas Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin.

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