April 21 in American History
Shouting "Remember the Alamo!", Sam Houston's Texan army routed the Mexican force in an 18-minute battle and captured General Santa Anna, securing Texas independence. Six weeks after the Alamo fell, its defenders were avenged and the Republic of Texas was born. One of the most decisive short battles in North American history.
In 1836: the Battle of San Jacinto. Shouting "Remember the Alamo!", Sam Houston's Texan army routed the Mexican force in an 18-minute battle and captured General Santa Anna, securing Texas independence.
Shouting "Remember the Alamo!", Sam Houston's Texan army routed the Mexican force in an 18-minute battle and captured General Santa Anna, securing Texas independence. Six weeks after the Alamo fell, its defenders were avenged and the Republic of Texas was born. One of the most decisive short battles in North American history.
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