Government: Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna and 1240 Mexican troops

Texans: Gen. San Houston and approximately 1000 Republic of Texas troops

The reinforcements Santa Anna had sent for (Gen. Martín Perfecto de Cos and 540 men) arrived after making a forced march through the night. Upon learning of their arrival, Houston ordered Vince's Bridge destroyed, cutting off the only possible escape from the horseshoe bend occupied by both his and Santa Anna's armies. Santa Anna allowed Cos' column to rest from their previous night's march.

Late in the afternoon, Houston formed his army and attacked the Mexicans camp. Santa Anna's men were caught unaware. Within twenty minutes of launching the attack, Houston's men had driven the Mexicans from a stack of equipment that had formed a breastwork and were in pursuit of the fleeing soldiers.

The anger over Mexico's "no quarter" policy poured out as the cries "Remember the Alamo!" and "Remember Goliad!" rang out. Hundreds of Mexican soldiers were killed by Texans who refused to take them prisoner due to the outrage created by the enforcement of the Tornel Decree. On the following day (April 22), Santa Anna, who had fled during the attack, was captured and turned over to Houston. The two generals agreed on an armistice until more official arrangements could be worked out.

Mexican Losses: 630 killed and 730 prisoners
Texan Losses: 9 killed and 30 wounded

Outcome: The vanguard of the Mexican army had been smashed. Although there were still at least 4,000 Mexican troops operating in Texas, Santa Anna's defeat and capture coupled with onset of spring rains dealt the Mexicans a blow that effectively ended their campaign to reestablish their control over Texas. The failure of the campaign made the existence of the Republic of Texas a reality.

Remember the Alamo 1836

Introduction
Siege and Battle of the Alamo Feb. 23-March 6, 1836
Battle of San Jacinto 21 April, 1836
Alamo Myths and Misconceptions
Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT)