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First battle of the Texas revolution , Santa Anna wanted to disarm the Texans .
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Declared independence from Mexico on March 2,1836.Sign it for independence
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Would fight for 13 days.1800 Mexicans vs.189 Texans
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All Texans were killed , approximately 600 Mexican soldiers were killed. Made Santa Anna look merciless, for killing all prisoners.
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Santa Anna ordered the captives to all be shot on March 21st. James Fannin surrendered his 300 men at battle of coleto.
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battle lasted 18 minutes , shortest battle in history. 800 men Texan forces.1300 men Mexican forces. Texan victory, capture of Santa Anna, end of the revolution.