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EP. 85: Exploring the Texas Revolution–Presidio La Bahia

April 24, 2020 Ken Wise Battles, Culture, Texas Revolution 26:14 3 Comments

Originally established in 1721 along the banks of the Guadalupe river, Presidio La Bahia was moved to its present location along the banks of the San Antonio river in 1749. Since then it has been a critical location for worship, trade, protection, battle and commerce. The presidio has been taken and re-taken as Texas has…

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Ep. 84: Exploring the Texas Revolution–The Fannin Battleground

April 17, 2020 Ken Wise Battles, Texas Revolution 18:13 1 Comment

James Fannin fancied himself an accomplished military commander. But in March of 1836 he had trouble deciding where and when to move. He finally headed for Victoria but decided to stop and feed his animals. Fannin didn’t realize how close the Mexican army was but he soon found out. Surrounded, without supplies, desperate, Fannin surrendered…

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