Battle for Austin

Military action

Feeling confident after his victory at the Alamo, Santa Anna quickly marched for Austin 80 miles north. Against the urging of his subordinate officers, he pushed his men to march 20 miles a day. He only sent a contingent of 50 cavalry to scout ahead. On June 4th these Cavalry would get trapped in an skirmish with Jim Bowie's cavalry. This skirmish would soon evolve into a 2 day battle involving the full armies of both Jim Bowie and Santa Anna. With the Texas Capital Austin at stake.

Santa Anna only allowed his men one days of rest before continuing his march for Austin. Santa Anna had suspected a larger force of rebels would be enroute to face him. He was determined to burn Austin to the ground before the rebels could catch up to him. Confident that the only nearby rebels were at the Alamo, he sent he sent only 50 cavalry to scout ahead. Jim Bowie who was near Austin had sent 95 cavalry to Austin to try and fine Santa Anna's troops. On June 4th these two cavalry groups met in the outskirts of Austin. The Texas Calvary refused to leave and sent word for reinforcements. Santa Anna's cavalry did the same. While both armies were weary from marching, Bowie was able to get his men placed quicker. With more men, the Sun Empire troops were able to inflict more casualties to the Mexicans. By June 6th Santa Anna had lost almost a thousand soldiers. As the sun set June 6th and the two armies settled for the nigh, Santa Anna ordered a retreat. Low on ammunition and in need of rest, Bowie would wait to pursue Santa Anna.