Osprey Publishing MAA 173 Men-at-Arms The Alamo and the War of Texan Independence 1835–36

Osprey PublishingSKU: OSP00130173

Description

Description

A concise illustrated study of the War of Texan Independence, with a particular focus on the uniforms, equipment and organization of the opposing forces.

In 1823 Texas was opened to American settlement; over the next 12 years thousands took advantage of the opportunity. During this time the corrupt Santa Anna rose to power in Mexico. A dishonest and ruthless politician, thief, compulsive gambler, opium addict and liar, he nevertheless gained a measure of popular support and set about destroying federalism.

Conflict with the American settlers ('Texians') became inevitable, a conflict which included the legendary Battle of the Alamo.

Philip Haythornwaite covers the story of the War of Texan Independence in a volume backed by a wealth of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.


Table of Contents

Historical Background · The War of Texan Independence · The Mexican Army · The Texian Army · The Plates

Product details

Published 26 Mar 1986
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9780850456844
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 black and white illustrations; 8 colour artwork plates
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 173
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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