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Last Mexican Stronghold at Los Angeles Falls
The Rio San Gabriel, at the spot where this action was fought, is about one hundred yards wide, the current about knee-deep, flowing over a quicksand
Battle in the Valley of the San Pasqual
One thrust of the saber is worth a dozen cuts; and depend upon them more than upon the carbines and rifles."California Acquired by the United
Mexicans Capture Santa Barbara
They next built fires about him and burned him out; but in doing so they did not capture or injure him, and he pushed through the mountains for
Stars and Stripes Replaces Bear and Star
. . . the strength of his opponent, and the temper of the people among whom he moved are taken into consideration, may well be ranked as one of the
California Acquired by the United States
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Fremont Declares California Independent of Mexico.IntroductionAt the
Victory at San Jacinto
On that well-fought field Texan independence was won.Today's installment concludes The Texas Rebellion,the name of our combined selection from Sam
Texans Charge at San Jacinto
It would be a mistake to suppose that the Mexicans played the coward that day. They were slain by hundreds in the ranks where they stood when the
Battle of San Jacinto Begins
The two armies were now drawn up in complete order. There were seven hundred Texans on the field, and Santa Anna's troops numbered over eighteen