Goliad Campaign
Definition
The Goliad Campaign was a series of 19th-century military events that took place in Texas in 1836, during the Texas Revolution. It ended with the infamous Goliad Massacre.
Analogy
Think of the Goliad Campaign like a high-stakes game of chess. Each move is strategic and can have significant consequences. In this case, the game ended tragically with many pieces (or soldiers) being taken off the board (or killed) in what's known as the Goliad Massacre.
Related terms
Texas Revolution: This was a rebellion of colonists from the United States and Tejanos (Texas Mexicans) in putting up armed resistance to the centralist government of Mexico.
Battle of Coleto Creek: This battle was part of the Goliad campaign and resulted in Texian forces being surrounded and surrendering to Mexican forces.
James Fannin: He was a leader among the Texian Army during the Texas Revolution. He commanded forces during the Battle of Coleto Creek but was captured and later executed by Mexican forces at what became known as 'Goliad massacre'.
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