On this day in 1836 the indecisive Colonel Fannin
surrendered his out numbered troops to Colonel Urrea.
After 2 days of battle Fannin believed surrender would be
peaceful and save his troops. They had
been caught on the open plain after evacuating Goliad. After failing to respond to the call for reinforcements
at the Alamo and delaying evacuation of Goliad by order General Sam Houston he
was overtaken by Mexican Troops.
They were marched back to Goliad where they awaited their
fate. General Jose Lopez de Santa Ana
was on his way there.
Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!
1 comment:
A sad piece of history...
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