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This was the banner the
Texans carried at one of the greatest turning points in American
history. Santa Anna's army of over 6,000 men swept across Texas
to Lynch's Ferry, a gathering point for retreating Texas settlers.
Santa Anna led one column onto a narrow peninsula, surrounded by
San Jacinto Bay and Buffalo Bayou, and set up camp. The Texas army
rushed to the opportunity, marching nearly all night, and at dawn
of the next day were on the edge of the grassy plains of San Jacinto.
After brief skirmishes, the Texans advanced at 4 o'clock on the
afternoon of April 21st, 1836. With cries of "Remember the Alamo"
and "Remember Goliad," they charged into the Mexican camp. The attack
was so sudden that the battle was over in less than 20 minutes.
Of the original Mexican force of 1500 men, 630 were killed on the
spot, 208 were wounded and 730 were captured.
Only 743 Texans were in battle; 6 were killed and another 25 wounded,
including Sam Houston. Santa Anna was captured, and the war was
over. By early June, the entire Mexican army had crossed the Rio
Grande, and Texas was free!
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