One side at this battle had their cavalry commanded by Mirabeau Lamar, who had been promoted the day before due to his valiance in combat.
One side at this battle had their cavalry commanded by Mirabeau Lamar, who had been promoted the day before due to his valiance in combat. One participant, nicknamed "deaf," learned from two prisoners of enemy troop movements, leading Erasmus Smith to destroy Vince's Bridge after it was crossed by Martin Cos. Followed by the "public" and "secret" treaties of Velasco, one side used a cannon known as the (*) Twin Sisters. The losing commander attempted to escape by clothing himself as a regular soldier, but he was captured and recognized by his own men. This battle lasted barely twenty minutes as one side was caught gathering wood and taking a siesta. For 10 points, name this battle at which cries of "Remember the Alamo" enabled Sam Houston's troops to secure the independence of Texas from Mexico.
One side at this battle had their cavalry commanded by Mirabeau Lamar, who had been promoted the day before due to his valiance in combat.
Battle of San Jacinto