Battle of the San Marcos River

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:after_action_report Documented by Texian leaders
gptkbp:aftermath Increased tensions between Mexico and Texas
Increased Mexican patrols in Texas
Texian calls for reinforcements
gptkbp:casualties High for Texian forces
Lower for Mexican forces
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Mexican_Army
gptkb:Republic_of_Texas
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Urrea
gptkb:Colonel_Grant
gptkbp:commemorated_by Local reenactments
Historical markers in Texas
gptkbp:cultural_impact Referenced in historical novels
Portrayed in Texan folklore
gptkbp:date March 1842
March 19, 1842
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Refugio
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Texas_Revolution
gptkbp:historical_impact Contributed to the eventual annexation of Texas
Influenced future battles in Texas
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated Mexican military strength
Impact on Texian morale
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the San Marcos River
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Mexican_cavalry
gptkb:Texian_militia
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of Texian resistance
Part of Texas heritage
gptkbp:location gptkb:Hays_County,_Texas
San Marcos River, Texas
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:General_José_de_Urrea
gptkb:Colonel_James_Grant
gptkbp:outcome Retreat of Texian forces
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Siege_of_Bexar
gptkbp:primary_source Military reports
Letters from participants
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_San_Antonio
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Alamo
gptkbp:result Mexican victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the Mexican– American War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Texas territory
gptkbp:tactics_used Defensive positions by Texian forces
Flanking maneuvers by Mexican forces
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:General_Edward_Payson_Harney
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7