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Increased numbers (1040 Mexicans against 300 Texians) as well as the fact that Texians were pinned down at a prairie from all sides. It was an unwinnable battle; James Fannin, commander of the Texian force surrendered on March 20.
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What is the area of Coleto Creek Reservoir?
The area of Coleto Creek Reservoir is 12.545 square kilometers.
What important event happened near coleto creek?
Battle of Coleto
Who won in the Battle of Coleto Creek?
The Mexican Army under General Jose de Urrea.
Why did James fannin delay the retreat to Victoria?
James Fannin delayed the retreat to Victoria because he was waiting for wagons to arrive that were supposed to transport the artillery and supplies from the Presidio La Bahía. This delay allowed Mexican forces under General Urrea to catch up with and surround Fannin's troops at the Battle of Coleto Creek.
Who was the Military Leader surrendered at Coleto Creek on March 20 1836?
The battle of Coleto, the culmination of the Goliad Campaign of 1836, occurred near Coleto Creek in Goliad County on March 19 and 20, 1836. Colonel Fannin, commanding, was ordered to abandon the persidio and mission complex he had been defending at Goliad and was on his way to Victoria when overtaken by a large number of Mexican soldiers under command of General Jose de Urrea. Surrounded on the prairie, and greatly outnumbered, these relatively untrained men fought valiantly the afternoon of the 19th, and surrendered on the 20th. The more than 300 "Texicans" under command of Colonel Fannin surrendered at Coleto Creekonly after being promised in writing by General Urrea personally that they would be treated humanly, as prisoners of war.
What was the Battle of coleto creek?
they were all killed by being executed. because to Santa Anna they were all traitor's, and he wanted them all killed.
What are the battles of the Texas revolution in order?
Battle of Gonzalez, Battle of Goliad, Battle at San Antonio, Siege of the Alamo, Runaway Scrape, Battle of Coleto Creek, Goliad Massacre, Battle of San Jacinto
Why is James fannin famous?
James Walker Fannin, Jr. was the Colonel of the Texas Army during the Texas Revolution of 1835-36. Fannin and his men were outnumbered and executed by the Mexicans at the Battle of Coleto Creek.
Who led American troops in the Battle of Kettle Creek in Georgia?
Elijah Clarke
Washington and his troops were victorious in which two battles?
Washington and his troops were victorious in three battles. Washington was victorious in the Battles of Princeton, Assunpink Creek, and Trenton.
What was the site where more than 100 fleeing Indians were killed by troops?
Sand creek massacare
What was the site where more than 100 fleeing indians were killed by the us troops?
Sand creek massacare
