After the attack on San Antonio, Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna gathered an army to confront the Texan forces. His goal was to suppress the Texan rebellion and reclaim control over the territory. Santa Anna's campaign culminated in his infamous march toward the Alamo, where he aimed to decisively defeat the Texan insurgents. The conflict ultimately escalated into the Texas Revolution, leading to significant battles and the eventual independence of Texas.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (or has he was known by, Santa Anna)
In December 1835, General Martín Perfecto de Cos surrendered Bexar (present-day San Antonio, Texas) to the Texians. Cos was the brother-in-law of Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna and commanded Mexican forces during the siege. His surrender marked a significant victory for the Texian forces in the Texas Revolution. After the surrender, Cos and his troops were allowed to leave the town, which bolstered the Texian cause.
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No Mexican American War battle was fought in San Antonio.
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna led Mexican troops into Texas in 1836.
No Mexican American War battle took place in San Antonio.
In the Mexican War of 1846 "Remember the Alamo" the general for Mexico was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and for the United States was soon to be President General Zachary Taylor. The American President was James A. Polk. Many young officers fought in this war who would become major players in the American Civil War.
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The leader of Mexico during The Mexican-American War was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna -Alejandra,Tx. The leader of Mexico during The Mexican-American War was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna -Alejandra,Tx.
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.
A Texan or a Mexican.
San Antonio was notably affected during the Texas Revolution, particularly during the Siege of Bexar in late 1835. The Texian forces besieged the Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Béxar, leading to its surrender on December 9, 1835. While the city itself wasn't completely destroyed, much of the Mexican military presence and fortifications were dismantled, significantly impacting the area's control. The term "destroyed" could also refer to other conflicts, but this siege is a key historical event associated with San Antonio.