Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast Episode 384 - The Texas Revolution: Part 2
Oct 13, 2025
The Battle of Gonzales sparked rebellion, leading to Texan volunteers rallying for the cause. Santa Anna sent General Cos to Capano Bay, prompting strategic maneuvers from the Texan side. Jim Bowie's audacious ambush at Concepción showcased the Texans' ingenuity in the face of adversity. With mixed morale and poor logistics, volunteers fought gallantly, employing long rifles over muskets for a tactical edge. Tensions with Tejanos and the complexities of provisional government added layers to this already dynamic struggle for Texas.
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Benjamin Milam Joins By Chance
- Benjamin Rush Milam wandered into a mesquite thicket and joined Texans after a long ride and desperate campaigns.
- He went from Mexican colonel to Texan volunteer and later led assaults despite chaotic organization.
Frontier Logistics and Discipline Shaped Outcomes
- Both Mexican and Texan forces suffered severe logistical and discipline problems on the frontier.
- These structural weaknesses shaped tactics, morale, and ultimately campaign outcomes.
Bowie's Drunken But Effective Ambush
- Jim Bowie led a reconnaissance with volunteers, ignored orders, and prepared an ambush using terrain and cover.
- His placement behind trees and in an L-shaped formation blunted Mexican attacks despite his drunkenness.
