Battle of Goliad

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased Texian morale
Formation of Texian Army
Increased recruitment for Texian forces
Led to further confrontations with Mexican forces
Mexican retreat from Goliad
Set the stage for future battles in Texas
Strengthened Texian resolve
gptkbp:casualties Minimal for Texians
Significant for Mexican Army
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Mexican_Army
gptkb:Texian_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:George_Collingsworth
gptkb:José_de_Urrea
gptkbp:cultural_impact Symbol of resistance
Inspiration for Texan pride
gptkbp:date October 9, 1835
October 1835
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_San_Antonio
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the struggle for Texan independence
gptkbp:historical_impact Contributed to Texian unity
Influenced future Texian strategies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Goliad
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkb:Mexican_War_of_Independence
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Goliad_State_Park
Annual reenactments
gptkbp:location gptkb:Goliad,_Texas
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:James_Fannin
gptkb:Sam_Houston
gptkb:James_Bowie
gptkb:Stephen_F._Austin
gptkb:William_B._Travis
gptkbp:outcome Texian control of Goliad
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Texas_Revolution
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Siege_of_Bexar
gptkbp:primary_source Official reports
Letters from participants
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_the_Alamo
gptkb:Battle_of_Coleto
gptkbp:result gptkb:Texian_victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for Texians
Early engagement in Texas Revolution
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Goliad Presidio
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
Surprise attack
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Texas_Revolution
gptkb:Battle_of_San_Jacinto
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4