The Battle of San Jacinto, 190 Years On
18 Minutes That Changed History Imagine the muggy afternoon of April 21, 1836, along the banks of the San Jacinto River. Tall grass swayed in the breeze as nearly 900 Texian soldiers — many still raw volunteers — silently prepared for battle. Across a short stretch of prairie, Santa Anna’s army of about 1,400 rested in camp, confident that the fleeing Texans posed no immediate threat. Then, at 4:30 p.m., the order came: “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!” In just 18 furious minutes, the Texas Revolution would be won. This is the story of San Jacinto — the stunning victory that…