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Old 04-21-2011, 11:03 AM
 
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175 years ago this day on April 21, 1836 Texas won the last battle in the Texas Revolution in the Battle of San Jacinto. With the victory of San Jacinto Texas won its independence from Mexico.
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Old 04-21-2011, 12:16 PM
 
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Some historians consider San Jacinto one of the 10 or 12 most important battles in world history because of what flowed from the Texian's victory there.

I agree with them. Had there been no San Jacinto, there would have been no war with Mexico, no California gold to fund the Civil War, no Pearl Harbor, probably no WWII, no Vietnam. The USA might very well have ended at the Mississippi River and today be a third rate country.
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Old 04-21-2011, 12:24 PM
 
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Some historians consider San Jacinto one of the 10 or 12 most important battles in world history because of what flowed from the Texian's victory there.

I agree with them. Had there been no San Jacinto, there would have been no war with Mexico, no California gold to fund the Civil War, no Pearl Harbor, probably no WWII, no Vietnam. The USA might very well have ended at the Mississippi River and today be a third rate country.
And Mexico would be a beast...
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Old 04-21-2011, 01:14 PM
 
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My parents, who are huge history buffs, went to the reenactment last weekend for the Battle of San Jacinto. They were impressed with the show and the turnout of people.
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:15 PM
 
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Some historians consider San Jacinto one of the 10 or 12 most important battles in world history
That's funny First off, who are these historians? That's like the TV commercials that say "4 out of 5 doctors recommend..." You can find 4 doctors to agree on or recommend anything if you try hard enough (along with some payola $).

It's also funny because it wasn't that big of a battle, in terms of size, strategy, etc. But folks will hype up anything because, after all, this is TEXAS. Woo, stand back!

It was basically an undoing of what happened at the Alamo, only better for us, because we captured their leader (Santa Anna). It's kind of dumb that he was actually there, and that he wasn't paying attention, etc. But that makes the battle even less impressive. A half-hearted effort on Mexico's part.
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:17 PM
 
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Happy San Jacinto Day to all!!!
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:20 PM
 
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happy San Jac Day



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175 years ago this day on April 21, 1836 Texas won the last battle in the Texas Revolution in the Battle of San Jacinto. With the victory of San Jacinto Texas won its independence from Mexico.
Thanks to the seductive Emily West (Morgan).
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:24 PM
 
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That's funny First off, who are these historians? That's like the TV commercials that say "4 out of 5 doctors recommend..." You can find 4 doctors to agree on or recommend anything if you try hard enough (along with some payola $).

It's also funny because it wasn't that big of a battle, in terms of size, strategy, etc. But folks will hype up anything because, after all, this is TEXAS. Woo, stand back!

It was basically an undoing of what happened at the Alamo, only better for us, because we captured their leader (Santa Anna). It's kind of dumb that he was actually there, and that he wasn't paying attention, etc. But that makes the battle even less impressive. A half-hearted effort on Mexico's part.
Doesn't sound like you know much about Texas History

I think the Battle of the Alamo was the over hyped one. You have to question was it bravery that kept those guys in that Mission to defend it or stupidity.

Goliad was Bravery, The Alamo... well those guys are considered some of Texas's most revered hero so I will stop there.
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:39 PM
 
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It's kind of dumb that he was actually there, and that he wasn't paying attention, etc. But that makes the battle even less impressive. A half-hearted effort on Mexico's part.
Winning that battle the way it was won was impressive enough because it directly affected the future of North America west of the Sabine.

If Santa Anna hadn't been there the victory would not have had the same historical impact, and quite possibly could have led to defeat in the end for the Texians.

I, for one, was glad that he showed up for the party!
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:58 PM
 
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That's funny First off, who are these historians? That's like the TV commercials that say "4 out of 5 doctors recommend..." You can find 4 doctors to agree on or recommend anything if you try hard enough (along with some payola $).

It's also funny because it wasn't that big of a battle, in terms of size, strategy, etc. But folks will hype up anything because, after all, this is TEXAS. Woo, stand back!

It was basically an undoing of what happened at the Alamo, only better for us, because we captured their leader (Santa Anna). It's kind of dumb that he was actually there, and that he wasn't paying attention, etc. But that makes the battle even less impressive. A half-hearted effort on Mexico's part.

The importance of any battle is not determined by it's size. It's determined by it's effects.
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