The Battle of Gonzales took place on 2 October 1835.
October 2, 1835
By the end of 1835.
the Battle of Gonzales on October 2, 1835. It was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. Texan settlers successfully defended a small cannon, known as the "Come and Take It" cannon, against the Mexican troops, who were attempting to seize it.
The supply and support trains of the Mexican Army would be strung out far behind their main body.
Mexico
October 2, 1835
By the end of 1835.
The troops defeated by the Texans at the Battle of San Antonio in 1835 were led by General Martín Perfecto de Cos. He was a Mexican general and the brother-in-law of President Antonio López de Santa Anna. The Texans successfully laid siege to San Antonio, ultimately forcing Cos to surrender. This victory played a crucial role in the Texas Revolution.
303 Texans were executed by the Mexican soldiers under the orders of Santa Anna.
the Battle of Gonzales on October 2, 1835. It was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. Texan settlers successfully defended a small cannon, known as the "Come and Take It" cannon, against the Mexican troops, who were attempting to seize it.
The Texans attacked the Mexican fort at San Antonio de Béxar during the Siege of Bexar, which took place from October 12 to December 11, 1835. This conflict was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution, as Texian forces sought to capture the fort from Mexican troops. The siege culminated in a successful assault that led to the capture of the fort and significant gains for the Texian independence movement.
Toward the end of 1835, Texans believed they could defeat Santa Anna's troops due to a combination of factors. They were inspired by their recent victories, such as the capture of San Antonio, which boosted morale and confidence in their cause. Additionally, they felt a strong sense of determination and unity among the Texan forces, driven by their desire for independence. The Texans also relied on the strategic advantage of their knowledge of the local terrain, which they believed would aid them in combat against the Mexican army.
The supply and support trains of the Mexican Army would be strung out far behind their main body.
Mexico
The Mexican Army, The Texian Army and a number of volunteers.
In San Antonio, they defeated the Mexican army easily, so they thought that the war against the Mexican army was going to be easy to win, and they weren't prepared to fight the strong Mexican army.
at the town of Gonzales