21 avr. 1836 - Battle of San Jacinto

Description:

An overwhelming Texan victory against Mexican forces that ended the revolution. In less than 20 minutes, the Texian Army led by General Sam Houston engaged the Mexican Army led by President General Antonio López de Santa Anna and defeated them. Santa Anna escaped, but was later captured, and signed the peace treaty ending the war and allowing Texas to become a sovereign nation.

Casualties:
650 Mexican troops killed
208 Mexican troops wounded
300 Mexican troops captured

11 Texian troops killed
40 Texian troops wounded

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