Today in History ^04/21/18

(1836) Texas wins independence at Battle of San Jacinto

The Texas Revolution ends as General Sam Houston and his Texian Army soundly defeat the forces of Mexican General Santa Anna in a surprise attack. The Battle of San Jacinto lasts just 18 minutes, and will lead to the independence of the Republic of Texas.

The Battle of San Jacinto, fought on April 21, 1836, in present-day Harris County, Texas, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Led by General Sam Houston, the Texian Army engaged and defeated General Antonio López de Santa Anna’s Mexican army in a fight that lasted just 18 minutes.

Date: Apr 21, 1836

This is the movement of troops at the Battle of San Jacinto, the last battle of the Texas Revolution, on April 21, 1836.
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(1836) Texas wins independence at Battle of San Jacinto.
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