The Texas Revolution: Goliad Massacre
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Published 2024-05-04
As General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna leads his invasion into the rebellious state of Texas, he splits off Brigadier General Jose de Urrea's command to deal with the growing threat facing the river town of Matamoros. Along with sending him to defend the port on the Rio Grande, Santa Anna issues orders for Urrea to invade Texas once Matamoros's threat is neutralized. Luckily for Urrea, the Texian host broke apart due to infighting before it could get off its feet, opening up an avenue of approach for the aggressive Mexican general. With the road north open, Urrea crosses the Rio Grande and sets his army on a collision course with the remnants of the failed Matamoros Expedition. When the Texians get word of Urrea's approach, only one man can stop this new threat marching along the coast, Colonel James W. Fannin Jr. For the next few weeks, both sides will make moves and countermoves to determine the fate of the Texas coast as the rest of the state watches in anticipation of the climatic Siege of the Alamo.
Intro 0:00
NordVPN 2:31
Urrea Invades Texas 3:50
Twin Battles of San Patricio 6:23
Fannin's reaction to Urrea 8:28
Battle of Refugio 10:57
Fannin retreats from Goliad 14:32
Battle of Coleto Creek 17:35
Goliad Massacre 22:34
Reaction to the Massacre 25:51
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Sources:
Texian Iliad - A Military History of the Texas Revolution by Stephen L. Hardin
Eighteen Minutes: The Battle of San Jacinto and the Texas Independence Campaign by Stephen L. Moore
Texas State Historical Association
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All Comments (21)
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The fact that Urrea didn't even want the men excecuted and respected the men for their courage in battle was honestly a suprise
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Ya know, as a native Texan whose fam has been ranching down there since 1805, this channel makes me beam with pride whenever there's a vid about Texas and its Independence. Thank you ❤️ 👏
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I gotta say, this channel is fast becoming my new favorite historical channel. PLEASE DON'T CHANGE STYLE LIKE THE OTHERS DID. Thanks
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The authors of many of the books I've read on the Texas Revolution have struggled with Fannin. The politicians trying to run the Texas government loved the guy because he'd been at West Point, conveniently ignoring the fact that Fannin never graduated, having dropped out after his second year. Fannin knew he was no commander, a fact he admitted in a Feb.14, 1836, letter he wrote to James Robinson, the then-acting governor of Texas: "I do not desire any command, and particularly that of chief. I know, if you and the council do not, that I am incompetent. Fortune, and brave soldiers, may favor me and save the State, and establish for me a reputation far beyond my deserts. I do not covet, and I do earnestly ask of you . . . to relieve me, and make a selection of one possessing all the requisites of a commander." On Feb. 22, Fannin wrote the brass: "I am a better judge of my military abilities than others, and if I am qualified to command an Army, I have not found it out." In over his head as a C in C, but unquestionably brave. A good fighter (under the right circumstances). As Houston described him, Fannin was "an ill-fated man."
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I’ve learned more about my states war for independence from this channel than I did from anywhere else! My visits to the Alamo, Gonzales, and San Jacinto have so much more context now!
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Como mexicano apruebo este video. Muy interesante oír a gente hablar de más combates que solo El Álamo y San Jacinto
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these videos have gotten so so much better over the past couple of years. Keep it up Hawk!
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I truly respect this channel. Thank you!
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Another great presentation and with so much production quality and detail. I've been fanatical about Texas history most of my life. Thanks.
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Texan approved.
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Jose De Urrea Never Lost a Single Battle to The Anglos. He remains the Most Competent Mexican in the Whole Texas Campaign
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How Houston defeated Santa Anna is absolutely astounding for the comedic failure of Santa Anna's officers to post lookouts.
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Fannin: The Texan McClellan.
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As usual, I learned several new stories in this video. Thank you for the detailed explanations. I look forward to the next one.
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My family oral history always stated that my 4th great grand uncle William Quinn (who had been born in Ireland) was one of the Texan prisoners who were murdered by the Mexican Army at Goliad. However, like many family oral histories, my family had this wrong. William Quinn was actually killed in battle at Coleto. Strange how this would make me feel a itle better but, it did!
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Love the Texas videos. Born and raised in SE TX and my pride grows when I watch these. Texas Forever!
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Great job, keep it up, the production quality is A1, I’m very impressed sir.
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Gran video, realmente es interesante la historia de la independencia de Texas, desgraciadamente en México ésa parte de la historia no es mencionada en las escuelas, pero gracias a vídeos como éste se puede aprender un poco más
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Yet again another great video, keep it up man :)
