Prior to this battle, scouting reports from Deaf Smith told that retreat was impossible due to the burning of Vince's Bridge. George Hockley was in command of the artillery pieces of one side, known as the "Twin Sisters." Before this battle, reinforcements had arrived from Martin Perfecto de Cos and during it, general Manue
Prior to this battle, scouting reports from Deaf Smith told that retreat was impossible due to the burning of Vince's Bridge. George Hockley was in command of the artillery pieces of one side, known as the "Twin Sisters." Before this battle, reinforcements had arrived from Martin Perfecto de Cos and during it, general Manuel Fernandez Castillon was the only defender to put up a fight. For 10 points, name this battle which lasted only eighteen minutes on April 21, 1836, a victory for Sam Houston over Santa Anna during the Texan Revolution.
Prior to this battle, scouting reports from Deaf Smith told that retreat was impossible due to the burning of Vince's Bridge.
Battle of {San Jacinto}