The general who captured James Fannin and his men was José de Urrea, a Mexican general during the Texas Revolution. Urrea led a successful campaign against Texian forces and ultimately defeated Fannin at the Battle of Coleto in March 1836. After Fannin's surrender, Urrea was ordered to execute the prisoners, which led to the Goliad Massacre.
He needed to consolidate his army.
No. Houston rallied his forces at the battle of San Jacinto, which he defeated the Mexican army in only 18 minutes, with cries of "Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad!"The Mexicans had executed 300 men captured at Goliad under Colonel Fannin.
Jackson's II Corps deployed about 22,000 men ( divisions Winder, Ewell and A.P.Hill)
He was the highest ranking officer captured..Yes
After defeating General Washington at the Battle of Brandywine on Sept. 11, 1777, General Howe captured and occupied the city of Philadelphia on Sept. 26, 1777.
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.
James Fannin
The Mexican victory on March 14, 1836, occurred at the Battle of Coleto, near Goliad, Texas. Mexican forces, led by General José de Urrea, decisively defeated Texian troops commanded by Colonel James Fannin. This battle was part of the larger Texas Revolution, during which Texians sought independence from Mexican rule. Following the battle, Fannin and his men were captured and executed in what became known as the Goliad Massacre.
He needed to consolidate his army.
It was the first victory for the Mexicans.
No. Houston rallied his forces at the battle of San Jacinto, which he defeated the Mexican army in only 18 minutes, with cries of "Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad!"The Mexicans had executed 300 men captured at Goliad under Colonel Fannin.
Zachary Fannin's birth name is Zachary Logan Fannin.
Damian Fannin is 6' 2".
Gary Fannin is 6' 2".
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.
George Rogers Clark was the military leader who captured forts at Cahokia and Kaskaskia. He rose to the rank of Brigadier general.
Zachary Fannin goes by Zach.