Battle of Coleto
Definition
The Battle of Coleto, fought in March 1836 during the Texas Revolution, was a confrontation between Texian rebels and Mexican forces. The Texians were surrounded and forced to surrender, leading to the infamous Goliad Massacre.
Analogy
Think of the Battle of Coleto like a high-stakes game of capture the flag where one team (the Texians) is outnumbered and outmaneuvered by another team (the Mexican forces). Despite their best efforts, they end up losing and facing severe consequences.
Related terms
Goliad Massacre: This event occurred after the Battle of Coleto when all surrendered Texian soldiers were executed on orders from General Santa Anna.
Texas Revolution: A rebellion of colonists from the United States and Tejanos in putting up armed resistance to the centralist government of Mexico.
General Santa Anna: He was a Mexican political leader who became president several times, and he played a key role in Mexico's fight against Texas' independence movement.
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