A concise illustrated study of the War of Texan Independence, with a particular focus on the uniforms, equipment and organization of the opposing forces. In 1823 Texas was opened to American settlement; over the next 12 years thousands took advantage of the opportunity. During this time the corrupt Santa Anna rose to power in Mexico. A dishonest and ruthless politician, thief, compulsive gambler, opium addict and liar, he nevertheless gained a measure of popular support and set about destroying federalism. Conflict with the American settlers ('Texians') became inevitable, a conflict which included the legendary Battle of the Alamo. Philip Haythornwaite covers the story of the War of Texan Independence in a volume backed by a wealth of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.
| ISBN: | 9780850456844 |
| Publication date: | 26th March 1986 |
| Author: | Philip Haythornthwaite |
| Illustrator: | Paul Hannon |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Series: | Men-at-Arms |
| Genres: |
Specific battles Land forces and warfare National liberation and independence Military uniforms / insignia Weapons and equipment |
A concise illustrated study of the War of Texan Independence, with a particular focus on the uniforms, equipment and organization of the opposing forces. In 1823 Texas was opened to American settlement; over the next 12 years thousands took advantage of the opportunity. During this time the corrupt Santa Anna rose to power in Mexico. A dishonest and ruthless politician, thief, compulsive gambler, opium addict and liar, he nevertheless gained a measure of popular support and set about destroying federalism. Conflict with the American settlers ('Texians') became inevitable, a conflict which included the legendary Battle of the Alamo. Philip Haythornwaite covers the story of the War of Texan Independence in a volume backed by a wealth of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.
The Alamo and the War of Texan Independence 1835–36 features in the following genres: Specific battles, Land forces and warfare, National liberation and independence, Military uniforms / insignia, Weapons and equipment
The Alamo and the War of Texan Independence 1835–36 is available in Paperback
The Alamo and the War of Texan Independence 1835–36 was written by Philip Haythornthwaite and published by Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Alamo and the War of Texan Independence 1835–36 has 48 pages
Yes it is part of Men-at-Arms series
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