by William Bradle (Author)
Personal stories of tragedy, bravery, ego, and cowardice in this often- overlooked battle for Texas independence.
This fast-moving narrative presents the struggles of the participants, both Texan and Mexican, and reveals the overriding egos and bad planning on both sides of the war.
By the beginning of the 19th century, the revolution against Spanish rule in the Americas and the westward expansion of the United States caught Texas in the middle of a battle for independence. On March 6, 1836, a Mexican army of 6,000 soldiers attacked and killed 189 revolutionaries in the Alamo. Exactly three weeks later, 342 surrendered Texans were executed at Goliad, the lesser-known of these two important battles.
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In this fascinating account, author William R. Bradle reveals the largely forgotten story behind the second half of the Texan battle cry, "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!"
The story of Goliad is a story of bloodshed, betrayal, and massacre. Overriding egos and bad planning led to catastrophic mistakes. In a single day, more than three hundred Texans lost their lives trying to hold the fortress against the might of Santa Anna's army. Those who survived the bloody battle were executed. The combined loss of Goliad and the Alamo galvanized Sam Houston's army-their struggle became one of independence and survival.
The fate of Goliad shaped Texas as much as the Battle of the Alamo. In this meticulously researched book, larger-than-life personalities and military strategy are intertwined to bring the pivotal battle at Goliad to life.
William R. Bradle earned a BA in modern European history and an MBA in finance from the University of Illinois. A native of Illinois, Bradle followed his career to the Lone Star State, where he quickly became fascinated with local history, particularly with Texas's war for independence. The proud father of two, Bradle lives with his wife, Sue, in Fort Worth, Texas.