who was sent to tell Sam Houston about the Mexican victory of the Alamo
Sam Houston destroyed supplies during the Texas Revolution to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Mexican army, which could use them to bolster their forces. By depriving the enemy of crucial resources, he aimed to weaken their position and enhance the chances of victory for the Texian forces. This strategic decision was part of his broader military strategy to outmaneuver and ultimately defeat the Mexican troops.
Sam Houston wasn't at the Alamo when it fell to Santa Anna.
Sam Houston was wounded at the Battle of San Jacinto, which took place on April 21, 1836. During this pivotal battle in the Texas Revolution, Houston led Texian forces to a decisive victory against the Mexican army, commanded by General Santa Anna. Houston sustained a gunshot wound to his ankle, but despite his injury, he played a crucial role in securing Texas independence.
Houston did not serve at the Alamo.
who was sent to tell Sam Houston about the Mexican victory of the Alamo
Sam Houston.
Yes, Sam Houston did fight in the Mexican-American War.
He supported the annexation of Mexican Texas.
Sam Houston was an American (he was born in Virginia). He had fought the Mexicans 10 years earlier in the Texas Revolution (1836) and was a US Senator during the Mexican-American War.
General Sam Houston.
A Mexican soldier saluted him.
sam Houston is known for leading the Mexican troups while santa Anna backed down and ran away while sam Houston was shot in the ankle and still lead the Mexican troops . COOL FACTS : as you know sam Houston was president for two or three times . he had a wife and 8 kids .. NO KIDDING !! he also had a drinking problem .
remember you are texans
Sam Houston.
He wanted the Independence of Texas validated.
Erastus "Deaf" Smith.