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Defiant Texans Battle Mexican Forces at Gonzales
A century ago today the Gonzales cannon battle began the Texas Revolution. Texans led by Captain Martin and volunteers faced Cant. Francisco Castaneda and about 200 Mexican troops near the ferry, with Castaneda refusing to surrender the cannon. The improvised force fired first, driving the Mexicans off and claiming the field as Gonzales prepared for the next phase of independence.
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