Siege of Béxar
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The siege of Béxar was an early campaign of the Texas Revolution in which a volunteer Texian army defeated Mexican forces at San Antonio de Béxar. Texians had become disillusioned with the Mexican gov
General Antonio López de Santa Anna's centralist policies, such as ending slavery and immigration, fomented rebellion throughout the Mexican states.
Stephen F. Austin was elected to lead the new Texian Army.
Battle of Concepción
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The battle of Concepción was fought on October 28, 1835, between Mexican troops under Colonel Domingo Ugartechea and Texian patriots led by James Bowie and James Fannin. The 30-minute engagement, whic
The battle occurred on the grounds of Mission Concepción
Colonel James Bowie led the Texian forces during the battle of Concepción.
Captain James W. Fannin was one of the commanders at the battle of Concepción.