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Reminiscences
The Texas Revolution was a turbulent and emotional time. For many of the survivors on both sides of the conflict it was an event that defined the rest of their lives. Some chose to put their experiences in writing, and two examples provide vivid insights into the period. Mexican General Urrea, who carried out the Goliad Massacre, published his diary entries from the first half of 1836. In the work, he places blame for the Massacre squarely on Santa Anna's shoulders. Not surprisingly, Santa Anna suppressed distribution of this work, making it extremely rare. From the Texas side are the reminiscences of Herman Ehrenberg, a young German who served with Fannin and was one of the few to escape the Goliad Massacre. As these men offer their personal opinions about what happened, justify their actions, and attack their enemies, their stories reflect the differing views of the conflict and its causes.
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Goliad massacre survivor Herman Ehrenberg fought as a private in the revolution and his memoirs capture the chaos often present in Texas military actions |
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