Traditional Muzzleloading Association
The Center of Camp => People of the Times => Topic started by: Craig Tx on October 28, 2012, 09:35:30 AM
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From the Texas State Historical Association
On this day in 1835, Texans and Mexicans skirmished near San Antonio at the battle of Concepción, the opening engagement in the siege of Bexar. Some ninety Texans under the command of James Bowie and James W. Fannin, Jr., defeated a force of 275 Mexican soldiers and two cannons. Mexican losses included fourteen killed and thirty-Ânine wounded, some of whom died later. Texas losses included one killed and one wounded.
Craig
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How was the battle fought Craig? Head on assaults or run n gun small group skirmishing? Both have cavalry, or all foot soldiers? The Texans musta had better cover or were better shots!
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Howdy Greyhunter!
Bein' the lazy sort, here's a link that outlines the nuts and bolts of the battle.
http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/onli ... cles/qec02 (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/qec02)
There's also a first person account (IIRC) in Noah Smithwick's memior (The Evolution of a State or Recollections of Early Texas Days)
Craig
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That explains it! Clear heads, nerves and accurate fire. Thanks Craig.